STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in LINCOLN MO S06148

Dollar General•Lincoln, MO

22h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery departments. The role supports effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe working environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The manager assists the Store Manager with financial and operational controls, maintains appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates in food handling and merchandising practices, and monitors markdowns, inventory, sanitation, and customer needs. The position also supports other store operational areas as directed.

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.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Strong 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-grams 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.
Attainment of 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 perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using the company’s ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and other ordering tools.
Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, and rotation standards for perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train assigned associates in produce grading and re-packaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels when requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations.
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.