STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in EAGLE PASS TX S25735

Dollar General•Eagle Pass, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The position supports department operations by maintaining appropriate stock levels, training associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, food safety, stocking, rotation, grading, and repackaging, and recording markdowns and inventory levels. It also helps address customer needs, maintain sanitation standards, and support other store operations 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, cashier accountability, deposit control, facility and safety controls, inventory management, and merchandising practices.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal, 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.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment preferred.
Six months of supervisory experience preferred.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery-store experience preferred.

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 based on store volume using applicable advertisements, planners, order guides, sales histories, and vendor tools.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food handling in 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 standards are met and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.