STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in DECATUR TN S02577
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, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position assists the Store Manager with store financial integrity, associate training, perishable inventory and ordering, product freshness and presentation, markdown analysis, sanitation, and customer needs. It also 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 and 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 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.
- Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Previous lead experience.
- Grocery store experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Store Manager with 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 appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using the specified ads, planners, order guides, sales history, and planning tools.
- Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food-handling standards for perishable departments.
- 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 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 associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
- Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
