STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in CHICAGO IL S13190

Dollar General•Chicago, IL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the store’s perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates on product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking and rotation, and produce grading and repackaging. The position also records markdowns and inventory, supports sanitation practices, addresses customer needs, and assists with other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures 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, and cash, facility, and safety control practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Relocation assistance is not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience are preferred.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience is preferred.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

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 according to store volume using company ordering guides, sales histories, planners, and related tools.
Train assigned associates on perishable product presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food handling.
Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels as 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.
Support compliance with sanitation standards and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.