Job Summary: The Seafood Merchandiser plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful operation of our Fresh Seafood Departments in a Restaurant Depot. This position involves managing inventory, optimizing product displays, maintaining food safety standards, and collaborating with operations and buyers.

Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Management:
   • Monitor stock levels.
   • Review and address daily Stock list Reports.
   • Verify counts are completed.
2. Product Display:
   • Create appealing seafood displays to attract customers.
   • Arrange products in an organized and visually appealing manner.
   • Ensure proper signage and pricing information.
3. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with the merchandising team to align strategies within the West Coast Region and amongst all regions.
   • Communicate effectively with buyers regarding product selection, quantities, delivery times, and product quality.
4. Sales Analysis:
   • Analyze sales data to identify opportunities to limit Damages, Interims and Pricing Adjustments.
   • Implement schematics for promotional/sales items to boost sales.
5. Training:
   • Train seafood managers in merchandising and sales techniques.
   • Train Seafood and Receiving team on proper receiving procedures.
6. Reporting:
   • Maintain constant communications with the buying team and direct supervisor.
   • Provide daily visit reports.

Qualifications:

• Proven background in merchandising.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt on the fly.
• Self-Starter
• Strong communication skills. Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Knowledge of seafood products and industry trends.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations.

 Physical Requirements:

• Lift/Carry Abilities (measured for maximum or average load)
• Lift – 50 lbs.
• Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs
• Frequent lift/carry (> 12x/hour) – 50 lbs
• Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs
• Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
• Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
• Finger dexterity – 80-100%
• Manual dexterity – 80 – 100%
• Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
• Stand/walk – constantly.
• Reach above shoulder level – occasionally.
• Twist/turn head – constantly.
• Bend over/stoop – occasionally.
• Climb steps/ladder – occasionally.
• Kneel/squat – occasionally.

Work Environment:

1. Requires working consistently in frequent exposure to cold temperatures (38 to 40 degrees).
2. Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters)