Merchandising Specialist

DPI Specialty Foods, the Northwest's leading specialty foods distributor, currently seeks a Merchandising Specialist to merchandise perishable deli and cheese products to multiple retail grocery chains throughout the Northwest Territory. This is a full-time position with benefits.

• High school diploma or GED with at least two years of experience in deli/bakery retail operations.
• Ability to work independently in the field demonstrating strong work ethic, flexibility, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional and flexible manner.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal vehicle required.
• State driver's license, clean DMV record and proof of auto insurance required.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.

• Merchandise cheese islands, olive bars, and other various deli/bakery displays to customer schematics.
• Perform in store training of proper handling, merchandising, and selling of DPI products.
• Communicate new and discontinued product authorizations to store personnel including catalog review, PLU?s, shelf tags, and proper product placement.
• Check for proper code dates, rotation, and overall quality of presentation.
• Assist store personnel in merchandising back stock and incoming orders.
• Write suggested orders for Deli Managers for resets, grand openings, and special events.
• Delivery of will call orders when necessary.
• Write return credit authorization for mispicks, damaged or short coded product.
• Pick up return credits at store level and return to DPI.
• Kiosk department support: help with cutting and wrapping cheeses, scale and label cheese, write down dates in kiosk date book, and merchandise the cheese.
• Participate in DPI and industry training opportunities.
• Travel to store locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska as required.
• Other duties as assigned.