Merchandising Supervisor - FT

Summary Of Responsibilities

40% Operations Management
Manage merchandising operations to develop and execute merchandising plans that deliver volume and profit goals.
Ensure milestones/goals are met and adhered to and enforce the approved budgeted store hours.
Monitor and enforce correct completion of mplans/store reporting, store surveys, usage of all business applications, all policies, and procedures.

20% Merchandising
Work within a retail environment to effectively merchandise products by applying appropriate store and/or corporate standards.
Safely and efficiently replenish product.
May assemble shelves/racks and display cases following measurement guidelines.
Travel and overnight stay as the market dictates.
Adhere to the company’s Travel & Entertainment policy.

40% People Management
Hire, train, manage, and coach the merchandiser workforce to ensure quality work abides by company policies and procedures.
Manage onboarding process for assigned region(s).
Disposition candidates, interview per hiring guidelines, select and recommend qualified candidates.
Notify the Director, Merchandising of staffing gaps and recommend recruiting and retention.
Review and approve merchandiser payroll hours on time.
Ensure timekeeping requirements are followed, including time variance forms for any missed punches, and that merchandisers are utilizing the timekeeping system to record all work hours.
Seek approval from the Director for merchandisers who may need to work more than 10 hours per day or overtime.
Notify the Director of pay disparities between employees servicing within a 20-mile radius and any personnel or performance concerns.
Adjust schedule and staffing needs to meet budgeted hours.

Physical Requirements

Frequently: Bend, Sit, Squat, Stand, Push/Pull, Handle Objects, Reach above shoulder level, Use fine finger movements.
Occasionally: Climb, Kneel.

About The McClatchy Media Company

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, and entertainment brands, and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands, such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman’s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on well-being and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends. Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.