Surge Team Retail Merchandiser

POSITION SUMMARY: To make a positive contribution and measurably impact grocery store sales by ensuring successful execution of KOMPASS schedules, special projects and reset work in designated Ruler stores. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of grocery store section reset work. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with The Ruler Co. Mission and P.L. Marketing. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Read and understand plan-o-grams Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area in order to complete section reset Break down sections in an orderly manner to allow customers to shop other sections in that aisle Re-position shelving and place product according to updated schematic Clean up work area Complete forms and report section completion to Ruler and immediate supervisors Facilitate the completion of all reset work and special projects as scheduled Help identify opportunities to increase sales of Kroger Corporate Brands with recommendations for new items, improved product placement, pricing/promotional opportunities and resolution for any supply/stocking issues Frequently communicate with Ruler store, zone and division management with status updates regarding ongoing special projects and/or grocery store resets Have working knowledge and be able to address any issues or questions related to surge-work and special projects May provide direction for the resetting of grocery/HBC/GM sections according to a detailed plan Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Ruler's Customer 1st Strategy Provide support and be a resource to both P.L. Marketing and Ruler division personnel as needed Continue to gain expertise in all facets of the grocery industry, especially in product placement, KOMPASS, surge/temporary, facilities management and supply-chain/stocking Professionally and effectively represent P.L. Marketing to members of Ruler Management Comply with the guidelines established for KOMPASS employees, especially those regarding timeliness, productivity, teamwork, communication and clocking in/out guidelines Must remain qualified as an insurable driver Frequent overnight travel required During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including but not limited to holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required Be 18 years of age or older 3 + years of retail grocery merchandising experience preferred Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English Understand how to read and execute shelf plans Proficient Microsoft office applications and able…