STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in CREVE COEUR IL S25602

Dollar General•Creve Coeur, MO

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the produce, fresh meat, packaged meat, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery departments. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, food safety, stocking, rotation, grading, and repackaging, and track markdowns and inventory. The role also supports cash accountability, security and cash-control procedures, sanitation standards, and timely responses to customer needs. Additional operational duties may be assigned by the Store Manager.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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 organizational 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-grams and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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 with store financial integrity, including 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 appropriate to store volume using company order guides, sales histories, planners, and related tools.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable departments.
Train assigned associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Train assigned associates in 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 their merchandise expectations and desires.
Help ensure sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.