POS Warehouse Assistant - Wholesale Wine & Spirits Distributor

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

We are seeking a high energy, motivated POS Warehouse Assistant in Syracuse, NY.

The primary responsibility of the Merchandiser Assistant is to receive, warehouse, distribute
and manage POS materials, samples and will-calls. Help Merchandiser in the construction and
installation of custom displays. Clean and organize POS warehouse, shop (area where custom
displays are constructed) and rebate/shelf talker area.

Work hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri with ½ hr. lunch

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

Manage POS Materials
• Employee handles the receiving of all POS.
• Break down, divide and organize POS.
• Put away all POS in its designated location of the warehouse.
• Continuously condense POS to make room for new POS.
• Discard expired POS as directed by supervisor.
• Update inventory of all POS on the Data Report and POS System (min 3 times per week)
• Distribute POS to sales reps and Managers or prepare for delivery to accounts as
requested. (place in cubbies or as directed)
• Manage rebates and shelf talkers. Clean and organize this section of the warehouse
making sure expiration dates are clearly marked on rebate boxes and expired ones are
discarded.

Manage Samples and Will-calls

• Receive and check in samples and will-calls from warehouse or transfer truck.
• Lock up all product in the designated secure area of the warehouse.
• Distribute to the sales reps and managers with proper documentation. (printed name
and signature from recipients as the sample policy states)

Safety Protocol

• Perform daily safety checks on all equipment before use, confirming accordance with
specific equipment requirements and maintain these records for 30 days.
• Maintain safety certification on all machinery used on the job. (forklifts, pallet jacks and
cardboard compactor)
• Wear all safety devices required (safety harness, vest and safety shoes)

General Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute incoming packages (FedEx and UPS) to designated recipients.
• Set up and break down salesroom for meetings.
• Help Merchandisers in the construction of custom display pieces.
• Assist in the installation of custom displays when needed.
• Assemble stock POS for distribution (display racks and mass pieces)
• Run deliveries when needed

Housekeeping/Cleaning

• Clean POS Warehouse (sweep floors and pickup any loose plastic wrap or debris on floor and
pallets)
• Clean and organize rebate and shelf talker area of the warehouse.
• Dispose of garbage and expired POS into dumpster.
• Clear and salt walk-ways at office when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications and/or licenses:
High School diploma or equivalent required, college preferred.

Experience:
Will train

Knowledge/Skills:
An understanding of wine & spirits is required
Proficient PC skills using MS Office and other various computer systems including presentation software (SAP a plus).
Must be a result oriented professional with excellent verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as strong customer service skills.
Ability to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pays attention to detail and meets deadlines.
Operation of a forklift (a plus, but will train)

Empire Merchants North is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Empire Merchants North will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at

EEO is the Law
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Recommended Skills

• Assembly And Installation
• Attention To Detail
• Certified Safety Professional
• Communication
• Construction
• Customer Service