STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in JOHNSON CITY TN S30724

Dollar General•Johnson City, TN

23d

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 food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe work environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager helps maintain perishable stock levels and inventory records, trains assigned associates on product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation standards. The role also records markdowns, reviews their causes, and takes corrective action to reduce recurrence. The position assists with cash accountability and security practices, supports customer service, and performs other operational duties 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 to 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 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-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness 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.

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 appropriate to store volume using current ads and planners, department order guides, sales histories, vendor order guides, and bread planning and stales recaps.
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 in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately 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 their merchandise expectations and preferences.
Help ensure sanitation compliance and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.