Fresh Seafood Merchandiser-Southern CA

Job Description

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:

Inventory Management:

Monitor stock levels.

Review and address daily Stock list Reports.

Verify counts are completed.

Product Display:

Create appealing seafood displays to attract customers.

Arrange products in an organized and visually appealing manner.

Ensure proper signage and pricing information.

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.

Sales Analysis:

Analyze sales data to identify opportunities to limit Damages, Interims and Pricing Adjustments.

Implement schematics for promotional/sales items to boost sales.

Training:

Train seafood managers in merchandising and sales techniques.

Train Seafood and Receiving team on proper receiving procedures.

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:

Requires working consistently in frequent exposure to cold temperatures (38 to 40 degrees).

Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters)

Company Description

Since its founding in 1996, Restaurant Depot has been serving independent foodservice operators, consisting primarily of caterers, pizzerias, restaurants, and delicatessens. Our history actually goes back further to 1976, when Jetro Cash & Carry, the name under which the company was founded, opened its first warehouse in Brooklyn, NY. Today we're expanding rapidly and expecting to double in size over the next five years. This expansion is leading to job openings at our corporate offices and providing motivated team members with numerous opportunities for advancement. If you're ready for some growth of your own, a career with Restaurant Depot may be exactly what you're looking for.