SR. Merchandiser

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are consumed over one billion times daily across more than 200 countries and territories. In 2021, PepsiCo generated over $79 billion in net revenue, driven by a diverse portfolio of beverages and convenient foods, including iconic brands such as LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®. The company operates with a vision to be a global leader in beverages and convenient foods through PepsiCo Positive (pep+), an end-to-end transformation focused on sustainability and human capital to create value and growth.

Role Overview

The SR. Merchandiser is responsible for optimizing on-shelf product presence, executing in-store promotions, and ensuring strict adherence to planograms. This full-time role requires 0-1 years of experience and involves immediate reporting of any deviations to the pre-seller. The position also entails providing current market insights to support sales opportunities and executing all in-store activities in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit designated TT outlets according to the daily journey plan provided by the supervisor.
• Merchandise SSFL products across various access points within TT stores, including shelves, stands, and floor displays.
• Place Point of Sale (POS) materials next to SSFL displays where applicable.
• Ensure all access points are merchandised in accordance with approved planograms.
• Rotate products using the FIFO method and remove sub-standard items.
• Maintain clean and fresh stock of SSF products on shelves at all times.
• Monitor and report competitive activities in the market.
• Report any deviations from agreed terms with assigned OT customers or outlets.
• Submit daily activity reports for the prior day to the supervisor.
• Participate in sampling and redemption campaigns as required.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in line with the Frito Lay code of conduct.
• Monitor market developments, define marketing objectives and sales methods, and estimate expected sales volume for a designated number of stores.
• Oversee the implementation of sales Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, sales methods, and promotional programs.
• Prepare specialized sales-related reports, provide recommendations, and store them in the designated database according to approved policies.

System and Execution Compliance

• Execute all visits using the PACE Merchandising System.
• Adhere strictly to the assigned journey plan.
• Ensure 100% accuracy of data, including photos, counts, and timestamps.
• Avoid manual or offline reporting.
• Close all action items raised within the system.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

• Percentage of visits completed versus planned.
• MSL (Must Stock List) Compliance.
• Rock Compliance.
• SOS (Share of Shelf) Perfect Store Compliance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated execution standard.
• Ability to enforce LTA (Long-Term Agreement) terms.
• Strong adherence to journey plans.
• Proficiency in using and reporting from the PACE system.