STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in HARLEM GA S24880

Dollar General•Harlem, GA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe work environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The manager assists with store financial controls, perishable ordering and stock levels, associate training, product freshness and rotation, markdown reduction, inventory recording, customer service, and sanitation. The position may also assist in other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

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, 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.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
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 according to store volume using applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales history, and vendor ordering tools.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food-handling standards.
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.
Record inventory levels accurately as requested by the Store Support Center.
Assist in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain regular contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations.
Help ensure sanitation standards are followed and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.