Surge Team Reset Merchandiser

Join P.L. Marketing, Inc as a Surge Team Reset Merchandiser.

To make a positive contribution and measurably impact grocery store sales by ensuring successful execution of KOMPASS schedules, special projects and Surge-team work in designated Kroger stores. Work with teams responsible for timely and accurate completion of grocery store section reset work. Support division’s merchandising efforts in a manner consistent with The Kroger Co. Mission and P.L. Marketing.

• Read and understand plan-o-grams
• Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area 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 Kroger and immediate supervisors
• Participate as a member of the team to 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 Kroger store, zone and division management with status updates regarding ongoing special projects and/or grocery store resets
• Has working knowledge and can address any issues or questions related to surge‑work and special projects
• May provide direction and supervision of a part‑time team responsible for the resetting of grocery/HBC/GM sections according to a detailed plan
• Provide customer assistance and have a working knowledge of Kroger’s Customer 1st Strategy
• Provide support and be a resource to both P.L. Marketing and Kroger 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 Kroger 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

• High School degree 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 to learn various computer systems
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Excellent communication, organization and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi‑task
• Qualify as an insurable driver and maintain an excellent driving record
• A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access
• Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions

• Must be able to:
  • Legally operate a motor vehicle unassisted
  • Remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
  • Lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
  • Continuously reach up and bend down, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper body mobility
  Desired Previous Job Experience
  • Retail grocery store operations and/or grocery merchandising experience
  • Expertise in resetting of grocery/HBC/GM…