STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in MERRILLVILLE IN S07563

Dollar General•Merrillville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meat, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The manager maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, trains assigned associates in merchandising, freshness, pricing, food safety, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation. The role records markdowns and inventory levels, analyzes markdown causes and takes corrective action, and helps address customer needs. It also supports store financial controls and 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, 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 and 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.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of retail experience 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 applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and vendor guides.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Train 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 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 in a timely manner.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.