Surge & Reset Retail Merchandiser

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a retail merchandising specialist to execute KOMPASS schedules, store resets, and special projects in designated Ruler stores within Kentucky.

You will ensure timely completion of grocery store section resets and support merchandising efforts aligned with company mission. Responsibilities include reading plan-o-grams, preparing work areas, rearranging shelving, communicating progress to store and division management, and satisfying customers with accurate product

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of retail grocery merchandising experience preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English.
• Understand how to read and execute shelf plans.
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications and able to learn various computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plan-o-grams.
• Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area to complete section reset.
• Break down sections in an orderly manner to allow customers to shop other sections in that aisle.
• Re-position shelving and place product according to updated schematic.
• Clean up work area.
• Complete forms and report section completion to Ruler and immediate supervisors.
• Facilitate the completion of all reset work and special projects as scheduled.
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing/promotional opportunities and resolution for any supply/stocking issues.
• Frequently communicate with Ruler store, zone and division management with status updates regarding ongoing special projects and/or grocery store resets.
• Have working knowledge and be able to address any issues or questions related to surge-work and special projects.
• May provide direction for the resetting of grocery/HBC/GM sections according to a detailed plan.
• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Ruler’s Customer 1st Strategy.
• Provide support and be a resource to both P.L. Marketing and Ruler division personnel as needed.
• Continue to gain expertise in all facets of the grocery industry, especially in product placement, KOMPASS, surge/temporary, facilities management and supply-chain/stocking.
• Professionally and effectively represent P.L. Marketing to members of Ruler Management
• Comply with the guidelines established for KOMPASS employees, especially those regarding timeliness, productivity, teamwork, communication and clocking in/out guidelines
• Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
• Frequent overnight travel required
• 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

Skills

Planogram reading

Retail merchandising

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Insurable driver

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a retail merchandising specialist to execute KOMPASS schedules, store resets, and special projects in designated Ruler stores within Kentucky.

You will ensure timely completion of grocery store section resets and support merchandising efforts aligned with company mission. Responsibilities include reading plan-o-grams, preparing work areas, rearranging shelving, communicating progress to store and division management, and satisfying customers with accurate product