Supervisor, Merchandising - KANSAS CITY METRO

The Coca-Cola Company • Kansas City, MO

89d • $56,170 - $66,702

About The Position

Join the team at Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company! The Merchandising Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of Merchandisers and maintaining merchandising standards within a designated geographic area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of work experience required.
• Two years supervision or leadership experience preferred.
• Prior experience in consumer products or retail required.
• Intermediate computer application and technology skills.
• Experience working with manual or powered pallet jacks and electrical forklifts.
• Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Trucks) certification upon hire is required.
• Valid Driver's License, current vehicle liability insurance, driving record within policy guidelines including no major violations within the last three years.
• This position requires you to use your personal vehicle during work hours with reimbursement.
• Proof of insurance covering business use is required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the merchandising team through coaching and provides consistent performance feedback.
• Conduct team meetings and set clear expectations.
• Review and analyze daily route plans and work assignments to ensure customer service levels are met.
• Help prioritize work assignments for merchandisers to meet sales, delivery, and customer needs.
• Work in the role of the Merchandiser during staffing vacancies, training new employees, and work weekends and holidays to support the customer.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition as needed.
• Ensure productive on-boarding and training experience.
• Assist in setting up and managing the merchandiser's equipment.
• Manage operating expenses and labor budgets while meeting customer service needs.
• Review timekeeping records to ensure accurate hours, mileage and to monitor overtime.
• Adhere to the processes for uniforms, phones, and other equipment.
• Visit customer accounts to monitor adherence to merchandising standards.
• Complete weekly performance and product rotation audits.
• Hold team accountable to merchandising standards.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ensure teammates receive proper safe working techniques in the trade and that they have the proper equipment.
• Identify and report any unsafe working conditions.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED