Merchandising Supervisor

Overview

Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.

At Reyes Beverage Group, we’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States — and distribute a growing number of spirits brands, too. We deliver over 325 million cases annually to over 115,000 retail accounts across the nation.

Harbor Distributing joined Reyes Beverage Group in 1989 and operates from facilities in Los Angeles, Santa Fe Springs and sunny Huntington Beach, California. Our 400,000 square foot state-of-the-art warehouse located in Surf City, USA acts as our West Coast headquarters. We proudly sell and distribute over 47.6 million cases to more than 12,720 customers annually over an expansive territory from Malibu in Los Angeles County to San Clemente in Orange County.

Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Yuengling, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!

Responsibilities

Pay Transparency Statement:  The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting.  We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.  

Position Summary:

The Merchandiser Supervisor is responsible for maintaining merchandising standards within a designated geographic area by increasing total supply chain efficiencies for our suppliers and leading a team of front-line employees to merchandise a diverse portfolio of products to key retail accounts.  

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Collaborate with the sales and delivery staff to improve processes and drive productivity while maintaining the highest levels of customer service satisfaction 
• Utilize lean management principles to assist with the training of all merchandisers with a focus on correct merchandising techniques, waste elimination, and Company policies and procedures 
• Review and analyze daily route plans and work assignments to ensure proper work load distribution among all employees 
• Utilize software system to track, support and re-route daily Merchandiser services 
• Help prioritize work assignments for merchandisers to meet sales, delivery and customer demands 
• Measure and utilize task data to provide fact-based feedback to retailers and employees when discussing overall performance 
• Survey and monitor employee productivity and make recommendations for improvement 
• Other projects or duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of related experience and 0-1 years of supervisory experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience and 1 years of supervisory experience  
• Must be at least 18 years of age or meet minimum state legal age requirements 
• Must be able to pass a post-offer background and drug test 
• Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must have reliable automobile transportation, maintain an acceptable driving record and valid driver license, and maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law  
• Minimum of 1 year of merchandising experience such as product placement and display building or 2-4 years of experience working in a warehouse, transportation, purchasing, customer service, sales or similar supply chain department 
• Accurately stock and rotate products onto shelves from backroom inventories as required 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office  
• Use a variety of hardware tools and equipment necessary for POS installation, including, but not limited to, a hacksaw, drill, screwdriver, staple gun, ladders, etc. 
• Operate hand-held technology used for timekeeping and communication 
• Operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product 
• Interpret instructions in written, oral, or diagram form 
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization 
• Effectively communicate with the manager, co-workers and other departments on work-related issues in a timely manner 
• Accurately complete all records, forms or reports 

 Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Prior beverage industry experience 
• Familiarity with DOT regulations 

 Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.