Merchandising Supervisor

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.

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

• 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%