STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in PHOENIX NY S30060

Dollar General•Phoenix, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Perishable Manager manages the store’s perishable departments—including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products—under the general supervision of the Store Manager. 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 rules and regulations. The manager helps train associates in perishable stocking, rotation, freshness, pricing, food safety, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation practices. The position also monitors markdowns and inventory, addresses customer needs, and assists with other store operations as directed. Regular driving using the employee’s own transportation is required for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores. The position is based in Phoenix, New York. 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 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.
Good 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 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

Support the Store Manager in maintaining financial integrity through cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Follow company policies and procedures and help ensure employee compliance.
Maintain perishable stock levels appropriate to store volume using company order guides, sales histories, planners, and related tools.
Help train associates in stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, and rotation of perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions.
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 maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations.
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.
Drive to make bank deposits, attend meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.