Retail Merchandiser - Commissary - Great Lakes - P/T - 20 hrs

Eurpac Serviceorporated•Great Lakes, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

ESCO, a division of Eurpac Service, Inc., is hiring a part-time Retail Merchandiser (Base Manager) to support commissary operations at Great Lakes, Illinois. The role covers assigned commissary facilities and involves completing tasks assigned through company technology and by the Area Manager or Area Supervisor. Comprehensive training will be provided for the specific role, and flexibility is essential because employees may need to assist with or cover additional roles as operational needs arise. The position supports consumer packaged goods sales and merchandising in the military resale channel. Responsibilities include maintaining and expanding product distribution, managing shelf conditions and product rotation, supporting displays and demonstrations, managing orders and vendor documentation, reporting store conditions through company systems, and building productive relationships with store personnel and company management. Work schedules may fluctuate based on client and customer needs. The role requires access to a computer, printer, and smartphone and the ability to download information from websites. Military base access is required and is granted by the military; candidates must pass a background check. Existing military base access is highly preferred. Employees must also successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Pay is $18–$20 per hour for 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Military base access is required; candidates must pass a background check. Access is granted by the military, not EURPAC.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Must have access to a computer, printer, and smartphone and be able to download information from websites.
Must be able to assemble, install, and relocate racks weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance from team members as needed, and build displays using cases weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to work in freezer conditions at 0°F.
Must be able to travel for store resets lasting 1 to 5 days, including overnight stays as needed.
Weekly schedules may fluctuate according to client and customer needs.
Flexibility to assist with or cover additional roles as operational needs arise.
Dependability, organization, self-motivation, effective communication, time management, planning and follow-through, and professional appearance.
Integrity and physical stamina.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Existing military base access is highly preferred.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are not currently employed by a competitor.

Responsibilities

Complete daily tasks assigned through EAGLE Eye, Retail IQ, the Area Manager, or the Area Supervisor at designated commissary locations.
Maintain current product distribution and expand distribution of new items, targeting the 30-day speed-to-shelf objective.
Collaborate with the Computer Assisted Ordering Associate to manage shelf maximums for all SKUs.
Proactively stock shelves when products are out of stock and backstock is available, or when independent contractors do not meet stocking expectations.
Secure and sell display activity and build displays as needed.
Secure product demonstration activity and order cases to support demonstrations.
Manage shelf facings, resets, signs, out-of-stock items, pricing, coupons, and shelf tags.
Process Vendor Credit Memos and Vendor Price Reduction Agreements in a timely manner.
Maintain store call frequency aligned with the availability of key store personnel and promptly communicate store issues to the Area Manager.
Check product code dates regularly and ensure proper product rotation.
Manage balanced weekly orders for Direct Store Delivery and Direct Store Delivery-Single Order accounts, as applicable to the assigned role.
Use EAGLE Eye and Retail IQ tools and report in-store conditions through company technology and systems, including out-of-stock scans, display performance and demonstration bookings, new-item distribution, and gaps.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with store personnel and company management.
Carry out additional assignments or special projects as directed by the Area Manager.
Support role-specific merchandising activities, which may include promotional support, display execution, seasonal promotions, shelf stocking, gap resolution, out-of-stock mitigation, vendor credits and price reductions, shrink reduction, front-end management, product rotation, order management, resets, and large display builds.
As needed, assemble, install, and relocate racks; build displays; work in freezer conditions; travel for store resets, including overnight stays; and assist with occasional outside case-lot sales and weekend special events.