Overnight Travel Reset Merchandiser

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a dependable merchandiser for overnight shifts in Memphis, TN. You will implement Kroger planograms, support category restocking, and assist customers while coordinating with Kroger and brokers.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English, with planogram experience and Excel/Word knowledge, and able to work in a safety-conscious, team-oriented environment. Some overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English.
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web-based applications.
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required and app permissions may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Shift consists of 2 shifts: Sunday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday, 9pm–7:30am.
• Direct temporary/part-time workers when needed.
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan.
• Interact with Kroger, National Food Brokers and P.L. Marketing staff as part of a team.
• Read and implement Kroger planograms and merchandising standards.
• Operate Kroger equipment in a safety-conscious manner.
• Communicate merchandising opportunities to supervisor.
• Provide customer assistance.
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver.
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• During holidays or urgent needs, may support additional store tasks.

Skills

Fluent English

Planograms reading

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Strong communication

Insurable driver

Smartphone app usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Shift Consists of: 2 Shifts/ Sunday - Wednesday or Monday - Thursday from 9pm to 7:30 am.
• Direct temporary/part-time workers when needed
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers and other P.L. Marketing employees
• Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement planograms per Kroger merchandising standards
• Operate Kroger equipment in a “safety first” manner
• Consistently communicate merchandising opportunities to supervisor
• Provide customer assistance
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including, but not limited to, holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions

Essential Job Functions

• Shift Consists of: 2 Shifts/ Sunday - Wednesday or Monday - Thursday from 9pm to 7:30 am.
• Direct temporary/part-time workers when needed
• Work independently to execute category/aisle set plan
• Demonstrate a high level of teamwork when interacting with Kroger, National Food Brokers and other P.L. Marketing employees
• Apply strong merchandising skills and ability to read, understand and implement planograms per Kroger merchandising standards
• Operate Kroger equipment in a “safety first” manner
• Consistently communicate merchandising opportunities to supervisor
• Provide customer assistance
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required
• Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including, but not limited to, holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

Minimum Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
• Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Computer/internet access with knowledge of email and web-based applications
• Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access.

Minimum Physical Abilities

• Must be able to:
  • operate motor vehicle unassisted
  • remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
  • lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
  • continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions, and have unlimited upper body mobility
  • lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
  • have unlimited manual dexterity
  • tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Retail grocery store experience, especially merchandising experience
• Consumer product company experience with strong merchandising skills
• Broker experience with strong merchandising skills

Competencies/Skills

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships with District Managers, Store Managers and Grocery/Department Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with customers and Kroger employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Coaching – Providing timely guidance and feedback to assigned KOMPASS Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to employees, management and customers in assigned stores in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing trust and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
• Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
• Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from of all involved parties
• Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards
• Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed