STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in LAFAYETTE LA S30781

Dollar General•LaFayette, LA

1d•Onsite

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 supports efficient inventory management, appealing 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 helps maintain perishable stock levels, train associates, control markdowns, record inventory, support sanitation practices, and address customer needs. The position also assists with the financial integrity and day-to-day operations of the store 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, cashier accountability, deposit control, cash and facility security, and safety practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organization 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.
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.
Frequent walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment, including hand-held scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, hoses, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, rolltainers, and U-boats.
Frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
Occasional climbing using a ladder.
Must regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other stores.

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 in maintaining 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 based on store volume using current ads and planners, order guides, sales histories, vendor guides, and bread planning and stales recaps.
Train assigned associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, product rotation, and produce grading and re-packaging standards.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
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 standards are met and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Regularly drive or provide own transportation to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.