STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in JOHNSTON SC S03825

Dollar General • Johnston, SC

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About The Position

The Store Perishable Manager works under the general supervision of the Store Manager and manages the store’s perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, store safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements.

The position helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates in product presentation and handling, and monitor markdowns, inventory, sanitation, and customer needs. It also supports store operations and ensures employees follow company procedures and applicable food-handling rules.

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, 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 strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with financial integrity, cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and help ensure employee compliance.
• Maintain perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using the specified ordering guides, sales history, planners, and recaps.
• Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Train assigned associates in safe food handling and 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 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 promptly.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
• Help ensure sanitation compliance and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED