STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in TWENTYNINE PALMS CA S13337

Dollar General • Twentynine Palms, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meat, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient 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 supports the Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels, training associates, monitoring markdowns and inventory, addressing customer needs, and ensuring sanitation and food-safety practices. The position also assists with other store operations as directed. Relocation assistance is not available.

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.
• 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 plan-o-grams 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.
• Required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in maintaining 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 the specified ordering guides, sales histories, planners, and recap tools.
• Assist in training associates on merchandise presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food handling.
• Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Train produce associates in 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 merchandise expectations and preferences.
• Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED