STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in BALTIMORE MD S12310

Dollar General•Baltimore, MD

14h•Onsite

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 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 rules and regulations. The position assists with training associates, maintaining appropriate stock levels, managing markdowns and inventory records, and meeting sanitation and merchandise standards. It also supports cash accountability, security procedures, and other store operations 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 and 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, cash and facility security, and safety practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organizational 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 follow 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.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Support 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 appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using company ordering guides, sales histories, planners, and other listed tools.
Assist in training associates on perishable presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, and product rotation.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train produce associates in grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customers’ needs and requests are addressed efficiently and promptly, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Support compliance with sanitation standards and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.