STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in TALLAHASSEE FL S30437

Dollar General•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager assists with staff training, inventory and markdown controls, sanitation, customer needs, and store operations. The position requires regular travel to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and visit other Dollar General stores. 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 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 plan-o-gram 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 strongly preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Occasional climbing using a ladder.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Previous lead experience preferred.
Grocery store 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 appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using current ads and planners, department order guides, sales history, and vendor-order tools.
Train assigned associates in stocking, 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 proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on 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 customers' needs and requests are addressed efficiently and promptly, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Help ensure sanitation-standard compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Drive or provide own transportation to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.