Merchandiser

Andrews Distributing•Fort Worth, TX

19d

About The Position

The Merchandiser provides inventory, merchandising, and customer-service support to assigned Large Format retail accounts. Working collaboratively with Delivery Drivers, Account Managers, the DSM, and other sales and merchandising personnel, the Merchandiser keeps accounts stocked, organized, accurately rotated, and ready for deliveries and customer orders. The role includes maintaining product displays and backstock, identifying selling opportunities, monitoring inventory and out-of-stocks, and communicating account issues and retail changes to the appropriate team members. The position pays $18.50 per hour and follows a split shift schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role involves repetitive product handling, driving during the workday when required, and working in retail environments that may be noisy, crowded, or subject to extreme temperatures. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle with the required level of insurance. Andrews describes its workplace as a team-oriented environment where employees are valued and expected to help one another and serve customers.

Requirements

Current valid driver's license.
Dependable vehicle for use during the daily shift and the required level of insurance.
Ability to perform basic math and write legibly.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to push or pull loads up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive product lifting and placement: up to 165 pounds On Premise and up to 55 pounds Off Premise.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders and stairs, stand, walk, and turn or pivot during the workday.
Ability to tolerate indoor and outdoor ambient or extreme temperatures and work in noisy, crowded environments.
Ability to drive during the workday when required.
Ability to use a personal computer for email, data entry, documentation, and company or industry software.
Ability to speak, hear, and see to communicate and operate machinery, equipment, computers, and vehicles.
Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills to operate computers and facility machinery and equipment.
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Ability to maintain a current, valid driver's license and regular, punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent certificate.
Previous distribution business or other consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience.
Previous beer industry experience.
Proven communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide inventory support and service to assigned Large Format accounts on scheduled delivery days, collaborating with Delivery Drivers, Account Managers, and the DSM.
Merchandise assigned accounts and manage backstock daily, keeping inventory optimized and accounts ready for orders and deliveries.
Coordinate backstock management and merchandising with Delivery Drivers on assigned delivery days.
Unload and move products throughout shifts using appropriate equipment, maintaining clear and organized work areas, backrooms, and sales floors.
Stock windows, cold boxes, coolers, hot shelves, and displays efficiently.
Rotate products to maintain quality standards and comply with TABC guidelines and other applicable requirements.
Build customer relationships and provide excellent service as an Andrews team representative in assigned accounts.
Troubleshoot account problems and resolve them or escalate them to Delivery Drivers or the Sales Account team as needed.
Collaborate with Account Managers by sharing inventory feedback, identifying selling and display opportunities, and providing input on customer orders.
Walk accounts to identify service and merchandising opportunities and opportunities to pair products with Andrews' portfolio.
Build displays and place signage and other merchandising materials.
Communicate competitive activity and changes in the retail landscape, including new account or display-space opportunities.
Perform routine stocking, rotation, organization, and replenishment of backstock, cold boxes, coolers, shelves, beer caves, and displays.
Meet or exceed service levels and compliance rates in assigned accounts; track out-of-stocks with Coaches or Leadership.
Ensure Andrews SKUs are priced appropriately and have adequate visibility.
Keep backrooms and inventory areas clean and organized, and notify a manager of product breakage.
Complete and document retail calls using GoSpotCheck or another tracking tool, and provide feedback to relevant managers to support inventory levels and customer service.
Check in and out with store representatives, communicate completed work, and ask whether additional service is needed.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform work in compliance with company policies and safety practices.