Merchandising Supervisor

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Merchandising Department while striving to achieve company goals through communication and training of the Merchandisers. The Merchandising Supervisor acts as a team leader and plays a key role in leading the execution of company and business objectives. The role is also responsible for directing, training, and planning the activities of the department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervisor/Merchandising

• Coordinate all merchandising activities and make sure all products are merchandised to Summit Beverage standards.
• Conduct’s monthly meeting to discuss monthly objectives, POS, safety, schedules, etc.
• Ensure all company vehicles are clean and orderly.
• Establish relationships with key account management members.
• Provide coverage for team’s sick/vacation time.
• Work closely with delivery management on route changes and suggest efficiencies.
• Assist and cover weekend shifts. 
• Ensure products are being placed in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure all employees are adhering to uniform policy.
• Work as a team with the Delivery and Sales Management. 

Training Responsibilities:

• Implement training plan for all new merchandising staff.
• Continually work with current merchandising staff to ensure merchandising standards are being met. 
• Work with Sales, Route Supervisors and Management to identify training deficiencies and needs for the merchandising department.
• Attend interdepartmental meetings and educational trainings when appropriate. 

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the hire, discipline, and training of staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Review and approve timecards for payroll. 
• Develop a weekly/monthly schedule and distribute to staff. 
• Work with fellow management team members to develop training/educational plans.
• Execute against PFP expectations.
• Ensure all policy and procedures are followed.
• Monitor and provide headcount and OT accounts by trimester.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Any combination equivalent to the following education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in the beverage industry or closely related field. 
• Three (3) or more years in a supervisory, administrative, or management capacity.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Company’s vehicle policy. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong beverage industry and company product knowledge.
• Writing reports, business correspondence and presentations.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in interpreting policies and procedures, delegating responsibilities, monitoring administrative activities, and evaluating the performance of staff and contracted vendors.
• Ability to make administrative decisions in a variety of management areas.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to promote positive public relations and to convey the objectives of the facility to various groups and individuals.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to handle wide range of tasks.
• Understand and effectively communicate Summit Beverage's organizational mission and goals.

Professionalism:

• Exhibit sound leadership skills and abilities.
• Display effective interpersonal communication (supplier, employee, customer communications).
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in all areas of responsibility to ensure quality of work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Show sound judgment, decision-making, and accountability; Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
• Adhere to all Company and supplier procedures and policies.
• Adhere to Federal, state, and local regulations regarding the sales and merchandising of products.
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as required to fulfill job function or as assigned. 

Physical and Other Requirements:

This position may be exposed to extreme weather conditions when traveling between accounts. May infrequently work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in environments varies by account but is typically moderate. 

• Seeing: Must be able to use general office equipment / computer and read reports, pricing tags, product labels, read and interpret documentation. Must be able to see while driving at all times of the day. 75-100%
• Hearing: Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow employees and account contacts. Must be able to hear horn/alarms while in account backstock areas. 75-100%
• Standing/Walking: 75-100%
• Sitting at Desk / Sitting while Driving: 0-24%
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 75-100%
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling (Lift approx. 35-55lbs – push/pull cart approx. 100-160lb): 75-100%
• Grasping/Feeling/Hand Dexterity: 75-100%
• Driving & Travel ( Between accounts): 25-49%