STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in WEST SENECA NY S08338

Dollar General•West Seneca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and 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, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates in stocking, rotation, presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, produce grading and re-packaging, and sanitation practices. The role also monitors markdowns and inventory, identifies causes of business trends and errors, and supports customer service and other store operations as directed by the Store Manager. The position involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling merchandise and equipment. It requires frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds, with occasional ladder climbing. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outside weather and extreme cold in freezers may occur. Regular driving or providing personal transportation is required for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

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.
Obtain required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
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, cashier accountability, deposit control, facility and safety controls, inventory management, and merchandising practices.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandise-presentation guidance.
Willingness and ability to comply with company policies and procedures.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling merchandise and equipment.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally, and to climb a ladder occasionally.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather and extreme cold in freezers.
Regular driving or providing personal transportation for work-related bank deposits, meetings, and store travel.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of retail experience.
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 according to store volume using company order guides, planners, sales histories, and vendor order guides.
Train assigned associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, and rotation standards for perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Train assigned associates in produce grading and re-packaging 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, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations and preferences.
Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates in perishable departments using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
Regularly drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.