STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in LA GRANGE NC S24851

Dollar General•La Grange, NC

14d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the 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, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates on product presentation, freshness, pricing, food safety, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation. It also records markdowns and inventory levels, identifies causes of markdowns, and takes corrective action to prevent recurrence. The role supports cash accountability and security practices, follows company procedures, addresses customer needs, and assists with other operational areas 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.
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 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 plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
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 financial integrity, including 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 company order guides, sales history, planners, and related tools.
Train assigned associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Train assigned associates in safe food handling and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Train assigned 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 on produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
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.