STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in FAYETTEVILLE AR S30287

Dollar General•Fayetteville, NC

23h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, 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, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and staff compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position supports store financial integrity and operational compliance, maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking and rotation, and produce grading and re-packaging. It also records and analyzes perishable markdowns, maintains inventory records as requested, addresses customer needs, and supports sanitation standards and other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

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.
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 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-grams 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 strongly preferred.
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 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 based on store volume using the applicable advertising, ordering, sales-history, and planning guides.
Train assigned associates in perishable product presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.
Train assigned associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Train assigned associates in stocking and rotating perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train assigned associates in produce grading and re-packaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Assist the Store Manager in ensuring customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates in perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Review Operating Statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.