STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in ENFIELD NC S30200

Dollar General•Enfield, NC

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery departments. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, store safety and asset protection, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position also supports financial integrity, employee training and compliance, sanitation, and day-to-day store operations. It maintains perishable stock levels using company ordering and planning tools, records and analyzes markdowns, and helps address customer needs and merchandise expectations.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, deposit control, cash and facility controls, and safety practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures and help ensure employee compliance.
Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume using current ads and planners, produce and meat order guides, milk sales history, vendor order guides, and bread planning and stales recaps.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, rotation, and produce grading and repackaging standards.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customers’ needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Help ensure sanitation standards are met and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.