Merchandising Supervisor

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage distribution company in New Jersey is seeking a District Supervisor to lead and manage a team of Merchandisers. This position involves hiring, coaching, and maintaining staffing levels while ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a bachelor's preferred, and have 1-3 years’ experience in consumer products. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift heavy products are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in consumer products required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, hiring, coaching, and training of Merchandisers.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and optimize customer service.
• Manage budgets and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and people management skills

Experience in consumer products

Staff management

Computer and database application skills

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The schedule has off Thursday and Friday. Working the weekends is required. Start time is 7am.

This position is responsible for providing leadership, hiring, coaching and training of Merchandisers. This position is responsible for covering multiple outlets within a designated district within a retail sales area. The District Supervisor will report directly to the District Manager. Success in this role requires collaboration between direct reports, customers and all cross functional partners within the Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages framework. The District Supervisor will be responsible for attending meetings and market visits with key decision makers in various chains to foster strong relationships within the marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to a safety culture by following established health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper staffing levels to optimize efficiencies and deliver customer service through effective hiring, training, and coaching of staff.
• Foster a fun work environment that achieves results in a safe, professional and ethical environment.
• Assist the District Manager in leading sales team to identify opportunities, establish goals and objectives and deliver business plan goals.
• Work with District Managers and distribution to develop various schedules that utilize resources to optimize customer service and efficiencies with ability to adjust as necessary.
• Establish trade routines to lead, teach and coach merchandisers and influence performance.
• Manage within labor and OPEX budget

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• 1-3 years’ experience in consumer products required.
• Requires experience managing people/budgets.
• 1+ years supervising distribution/delivery staff.
• Prior beverage industry experience preferred.
• Computer and database application skills.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations is preferred.
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product.
• Valid driver's license and driving record within MVR policy guidelines.
• Must have the ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds, reach above head height, stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach.