STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP - 21 and older only - in MADISON SD S30327

Dollar General•Madison, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates, monitor freshness and pricing, record markdowns and inventory, and uphold sanitation standards. The position also supports cash accountability, company security practices, 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 mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Ability to learn and perform cash register functions to generate reports.
Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, including sales, profitability, inventory turn, 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 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.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

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 in maintaining the store's 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, produce and fresh meat order guides, milk sales history, vendor order guides, and bread planning and stales recaps.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards in all perishable areas.
Train associates in safe food handling in 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 promptly.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations and preferences.
Help ensure sanitation compliance and train associates in perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.