Merchandising Supervisor

Tacoma, WA
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Description :Company OverviewWho is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.DescriptionCosta Farms is the largest producer of ornamental plants in North America. Selling primarily through larger retailers, Costa Farms is the leader in the industry. Costa Farms is a business that globally stretches over 5,000 acres in 3 countries and employs nearly 6,000 associates. We live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and Hustling.The Supervisor is responsible for executing operational, human resources, and administrative job tasks with unwavering excellence, and for holding a team of merchandisers accountable, via leadership, training, and communications tactics, for operational excellence.Duties & Responsibilities

Completes surveys, questionnaires, requests for photographs etc. correctly and within deadline.
Attends meetings as requested.
Maintains weekly communication with client district managers via phone or in person and sends appropriate e-mail communications as needed.
Conducts performance evaluations of subordinates per Costa Farms protocols.
Executes disciplinary actions as needed, including terminations.
Supports merhandisers in their careers path up to and including preparation to fill supervisor roles.
Reports to his/her Area Manager with appropriate frequency all valid and pertinent information.

Additional Responsibilities

Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs (including but not limited to seasonal demand and additional hours outside of the regular work schedule, such as weekends, nights, and holidays).
Represent the Costa Farms brand by upholding standards of excellence, and professionalism, while also supporting the positive brand image of the assigned stores.
Perform additional duties as required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Pushing and pulling fully loaded rolling delivery racks of product as needed.
Work long hours as needed during the busy season, including weekends and holidays.
Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel as well as reaching overhead, and from side to side for long periods of time.
Ability to work outside in inclement weather, rain, wind, heat, cold, direct sun, etc.
Work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
The role is mobile and involves frequent travel between multiple Home Depot locations to ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards, and operational performance.

Work Experience RequiredMerchandising Experience: 1-3 years of experienceCompetenciesCollaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focused
Problem Solving
Time Management
Builds NetworksQualifications & Technical Skills
High School diploma or GED equivalent requiredCertificates or Licenses
A valid driver's license is required for this role!All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Health Savings Account
Care on Demand Telemedicine
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
Virtual workplace for certain roles
Growth Opportunities
Challenging and exciting work environment
Costa Farms Scholarship
Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

On-site gym with showers
On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games
Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

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