STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in FAIRMONT NC S25635

Dollar General•Fairmont, NC

14h

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meat, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports effective 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 assists the Store Manager with store operations, employee training and compliance, inventory and markdown controls, sanitation, and customer needs. The position may also assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager. 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 and generate reports.
Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control procedures.
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 and oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guidance.
Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience are preferred.
Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with 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 perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using current ads and planners, department order guides, sales history, vendor guides, and bread-order planning and stales recaps.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Train associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
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.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Assist the Store Manager in addressing customer needs and requests efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Assist in ensuring 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.