Retail Merchandiser - Commissary - Newport P/T - 20 hrs

Bases of Operations

Commissary facilities located on specific military bases within defined areas as assigned.

Core Competencies

• BASIC SKILLS: Focused, Organized, Self-Motivated, Effective Communicator, Flexible, Professional Appearance, Integrity
• SKILLS: Dependable, Plan-Monitor-Review Time Management
• COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks assigned by EAGLE Eye, Retail IQ, Area Manager (AM) or Area Supervisor (AS).
• Maintain current product distribution.
• Expand distribution of new items using tools and guidance provided by the Area Manager (AM), aiming to meet the 30-day "speed to shelf" objective.
• Collaborate with the CAO (Computer Assisted Ordering Associate) to manage shelf maximums (shelf max) for all SKUs.
• Proactively stock shelves when out-of-stocks occur and backstock is available, or when independent contractors do not meet stocking expectations.
• Secure/sell display activity and build displays as needed.
• Secure product demonstration activity and order cases to support these events.
• Ensure timely processing of Vendor Credit Memos (VCMs) and Vendor Price Reduction Agreements (VPRAs).
• Maintain proper store call frequency that aligns with key store personnel availability.
• Prompt communication of store issues to AM.
• Conduct regular checks for code dates and ensure proper product rotation.
• Manage balanced weekly orders for DSD/DSDS (Direct Store Delivery/Direct Store Delivery-Single Order) accounts.
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of EAGLE Eye and Retail IQ tools.
• Report in-store conditions utilizing company technology and systems: Not-in-stock scans, display performance and demo bookings, new item distribution, GAPs.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with store personnel and company management.
• Execute additional assignments or special projects as directed by the Area Manager.

Qualifications

• Strategic BM: Expertise in pushing OTBs during season, managing/maximizing display opportunities, NIS mitigation, seasonal promotions, signs and coupons, deCA rack and cooler program execution, distributor inventory management, OTB and deletes minimization, shrink management.
• Operational BM: Focus on meat, produce, muscle foods front-end management, perishable focus, product demonstration management, product rotation, relationship upselling, joint work for strategic, operational and tactical BM’s, resets, large mass display builds, comprehensive training.
• Tactical BM: Execution of display period, promotion support, securing tough display options, working with independent contractors, managing weekly orders, and executing special projects.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $21 per hour
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Travel: Up to 1 to 5 days including overnight stays as needed
• Working Conditions: Assemble, install, and relocate racks, work in freezer conditions at 0°F, occasional outside case lot sales and weekend special events
• Access: Military base access required, background check necessary

Skills

• Lifting requirements: Up to 100 lbs.
• Temperature restraints: Freezer conditions at 0°F

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace policy
• Pre-employment drug screening required

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her age, race, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, national origin, or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or thereinafter referred collectively as "protected veterans."