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.

Supervisor/Merchandising Responsibilities:

· 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.

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.

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 wine/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.