STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in MONROE LA S10062

Dollar General•Monroe, LA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The position assists the Store Manager with store operations, associate training, inventory and markdown controls, sanitation, customer needs, and compliance with company policies and procedures. It may also involve driving to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.

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 procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Frequent walking and standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling of merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally; occasional ladder climbing.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other stores.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience are preferred.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of retail experience.
Six months of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with financial integrity, cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
Maintain appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using company ads, planners, order guides, sales history, and vendor guides.
Assist with training associates on stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, product rotation, produce grading, and repackaging standards.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Accurately record inventory levels when requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates in the perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Drive to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores as needed.