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Merchandiser

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Carleton Place
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need strong decision-making, organization, cash skills, detail orientation, and flexibility for shifts. Must lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work independently, with self-motivation.
  • You will organize backroom inventory, manage product returns, ensure shoppable displays, assist customers, maintain store standards, and comply with health, safety, and loss prevention policies.

Requirements

  • - Planning, Judgement and Decision Making
  • - Efficiency, organization and neatness
  • - Copes with changing situations on the sales floor
  • - Cash responsibilities (if applicable) require accuracy and efficiency in processing the customer order
  • - Some computer and cash register skills
  • - Well organized with ability to record keep
  • - Detail oriented
  • - Ability to work independently
  • - Self-motivated
  • - Ability to work flexible shifts which may include nights and weekends
  • - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • - Ability to climb ladder

Responsibilities

  • - Organize backroom product and follow Backroom Inventory Management (BIMI) processes
  • - Uses PDT and MMS Systems to perform daily tasks
  • - As directed, manage Exit Strategy and Product Return
  • - Expert in assigned areas of product inventory, product placement and expiry dates
  • - Maintains Store Standard pertaining to image and trends in store
  • - Ensures product displays are consumer focused and “shoppable”
  • - Receives merchandise in accordance with the receiving policies and procedures
  • - Maintains a neat and organized backroom according to principles of backroom organization
  • - Ensures proper documentation is completed with respect to the receiving and return of goods
  • - Supports Front Store Manager/Assistant Front Store Manager in maintaining the quality and standards
  • - Clean image to the customers in accordance with uniform policy and dress code
  • - Takes initiative to acknowledge and assist customers in the aisles
  • - Complies with all health and safety regulations
  • - Complies with all Store Standards
  • - Complies with loss prevention policies and procedures
  • - Perform other duties as required

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Merchandiser?

The primary responsibilities of a Merchandiser include organizing backroom products, managing inventory, supporting receiving processes, creating consumer-focused product displays, ensuring compliance with store standards, and providing excellent customer service.

What qualifications are necessary for the Merchandiser position?

Qualifications for the Merchandiser position include planning, judgment and decision-making skills, efficiency and organization, ability to cope with changing situations, and cash handling accuracy if applicable.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Some experience with computers and cash registers is required, along with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and self-motivation.

What are the working conditions for the Merchandiser role?

Working conditions entail the ability to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Are there any physical requirements for this position?

Yes, the physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb a ladder.

How does this position contribute to customer service?

This position contributes to customer service by maintaining a clean and presentable image, proactively acknowledging and assisting customers in the aisles, and ensuring that product displays are shoppable and appealing.

Is there a discount for employees at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Yes, employees benefit from a purchase discount program.

Can accommodations be made for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, accommodations are available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

What type of training and support do employees receive?

Employees receive competitive pay, flexible and varied schedules, and access to online learning through Academy for ongoing training and development.

Is this position based on individual or team work?

The position requires both independent work and teamwork, as it involves collaborating with store management and assisting customers while also managing individual responsibilities.

Helping millions of Canadians Live Life Well.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is a licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec). Founded in 1962 by Toronto pharmacist Murray Koffler, we have grown to a national network of more than 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix stores across Canada.