STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in HENDERSON NY S30023

Dollar General•Henderson, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, 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 supports store financial integrity, maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, food handling, stocking, rotation, and sanitation, and records markdowns and inventory levels. It also helps address customer needs and performs other operational duties as directed by the Store Manager. The work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling merchandise and equipment, and lifting up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. The role may require occasional ladder climbing and regular driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other stores. The work is fast-paced with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outdoor weather and extreme cold in freezers may occur. Relocation assistance is not available.

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 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.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.
Regular driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other stores.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with 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, and vendor ordering tools.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Train assigned associates in 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.
Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
Help ensure sanitation standards are met and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores as needed.