Reset Merchandiser
About the job
- Previous experience in retail merchandising, resets, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with planograms and schematic reading is highly desirable.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to safely use a ladder or step stool to access higher fixtures, signage, and products on elevated shelves.
- Proficient with tablets and smartphones.
- Must have a registered vehicle, a driver's license, and car insurance with the applicant's name listed on the document.
- Must have three or fewer moving violations within the last 36 months, as verified by a motor vehicle report.
- Accurately implement planograms and schematics to reset cosmetic displays, fixtures, and sections according to provided planograms and instructions.
- Remove, stock, and place products in designated areas to ensure proper organization and merchandising flow.
- Accurately pack merchandise and process customer returns associated with resets following L&R's returns and reclamation guidelines.
- Utilize planogram and footage knowledge to maintain optimal sales performance and inventory levels.
- Install and adjust shelving, hooks, and fixtures as needed to align with planogram specifications.
- Ensure all resets are completed according to L&R's standards and project timelines.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with store managers, team leads, and supervisors about progress and any challenges encountered.
- Electronically document completion of tasks through photos and reporting apps or tools provided by the company.
- Work varying hours, including early mornings or late evenings, depending on store schedules.
- Perform additional service work as projects arise.
- Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Cosmetics reset or merchandising experience is a plus.
About the company
L&R Distributors is a wholesale distributor of beauty, healthcare, and general merchandise. It supplies retailers through inventory management, warehousing, transportation, merchandising, and ecommerce-support capabilities. The operating model connects consumer-product brands with mass retail and other distribution channels. Work includes warehouse operations, driving, purchasing, sales, merchandising, data, ecommerce, technology, and administration. The profile is L&R Distributors and its wholesale services. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.
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Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1956
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- L&R claims 47-state coverage and 5,500+ retail locations for merchandising.
- Jim Athey became CEO in 2023, signaling operational focus and leadership continuity.
- L&R’s 2022 SJ Creations partnership expanded private-label and category breadth.
What critics are saying
- Platinum Equity ownership since 2020 demands aggressive growth and margin expansion.
- Retailer consolidation and supplier direct-sales programs compress L&R’s distributor margins by 2026.
- A major beauty or drug-chain customer loss would damage volume and threaten viability.
What makes L&R Distributors unique
- L&R serves 17,000 retailers with 40,000 products and 700+ merchandisers nationwide.
- L&R is the largest cosmetics distributor in the U.S. as of 2026.
- L&R combines distribution, fulfillment, merchandising, and reset execution under one platform.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus