STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in OKOLONA MS S04183

Dollar General • Okolona, MS

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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 foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations.

The position also supports associate training, perishable ordering and stock control, markdown tracking, inventory reporting, sanitation, and other store operations as directed by the Store Manager. Relocation assistance is not available. Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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, and deposit-control procedures.
• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and 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.
• Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
• Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 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 in maintaining the store’s financial integrity through 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 perishable stock levels based on store volume, using applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, vendor guides, and planning tools.
• Assist with training associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable departments.
• Assist with training associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Train assigned associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Assist the Store Manager in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and promptly.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
• Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED