Surge Team Retail Merchandiser

PLMarketing; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PLMarketing is seeking a field merchandising professional to ensure successful execution of KOMPASS schedules, grocery store resets, and special projects in designated Ruler/Kroger stores. You will support merchandising efforts and assist in achieving planogram compliance and timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities include reading plan-o-grams, preparing work areas, repositioning shelving, and providing progress updates to management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• 3+ years of retail grocery merchandising experience preferred.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Understand how to read and execute shelf plans.
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications and able to learn various computer systems.
• Capable of collaborating with others and contributing to a team.
• Insurable driver with a clean driving record.
• Willing to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plan-o-grams.
• Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and product and prepare work area to complete section reset.
• Re-position shelving and place product according to updated schematic.
• Provide status updates to Ruler management and supervisors.
• Identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items and better placement.
• Communicate with store, zone and division management about ongoing projects and resets.

Skills

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact grocery store sales by ensuring successful execution of KOMPASS schedules, special projects and reset work in designated Ruler stores. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of grocery store section reset work. Support division's merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with The Ruler Co. Mission and P.L. Marketing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Read and understand plan-o-grams
• Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area in order 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 of Kroger Corporate Brands 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
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION 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
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Excellent communication, organization and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Qualify as an insurable driver and maintain an excellent driving record
• 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
• Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• legally operate a 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 operations and/or grocery merchandising experience
• Expertise in resetting of grocery/HBC/GM sections according to a detailed plan-o-gram

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• 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 Ruler store, zone and division employees and peers from other broker partners to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust - interacting with Ruler store, zone and division personnel in a way that gives Ruler employees confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
• Coaching - providing timely g