STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in BROOKHAVEN MS S25997

Dollar General•Brookhaven, MS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the store’s perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, 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 perishable inventory planning and ordering, associate training, product freshness and presentation, markdown tracking, sanitation, and customer service. It also assists with store security and cash-control practices and other operational areas as directed 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 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 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 planograms and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Six months of supervisory experience is preferred.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with cash accountability, key control, company 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 guides.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, and product rotation standards.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
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 associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.