Asst Store Manager - Dgpp

• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise.
• Stock merchandise, rotate and face merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Restock returned and recovered merchandise.
• Open the store a minimum of one day per week; close the store a minimum of one day per week.
• Authorize and sign for refunds and overrides; count register; drive to bank and deposit money in bank.
• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Assist with management of the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Assist the Store Manager, as directed, with scheduling employees; enter payroll information into computer.
• As directed by the Store Manager, order drop-shipments.
• Assist the Store Manager with ordering; follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets; review ordering plan, seasonal direction, and inventory management issues on a weekly basis.
• Assist with the efficient staging, stocking and storage of merchandise.
• Ensure that merchandise is presented according to established practices and Store Manager direction; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing and signage.
• Assist in plan-o-gram implementation and maintenance.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
• Conduct safety meetings in absence of the Store Manager; help to maintain a clean, well-organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Provide superior customer service leadership.
• Comply with company policies and procedures; assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in completing all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase; bag merchandise.
• Assist the Store Manager to ensure the execution of the stores 7 Day Workflow Plan as it relates to stocking standards and (Find –Fill – Fix) procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching to run check out station and stock merchandise.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanner, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, rolltainers (four-wheel rolling merchandise carts) and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds. Occasional climbing using ladder.
• Regularly driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend meetings and travel to other Dollar General stores.
• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• May be exposed to extreme cold in freezers.

• Ability to read and interpret operating statements and identify corrective actions to negative trends, if needed.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE program, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, health regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices in compliance with applicable law and company requirements.
• Knowledge of all local and state food handling certifications and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of personal and network computer systems to communicate with corporate office, to create merchandise signage, to obtain and email data and information, etc.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Knowledge of food handling, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and standards verbally and in writing to staff, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to interface with staff, suppliers and customers in a respectful and effective manner.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations relating to store operations and business relationships.
• Ability to obtain the required local and state food handling management certifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Three years of retail store experience preferred. Experience to include at least one to two years as a Department Head/Assistant Manager, or similar position in a retail grocery store or equivalent type operation or a current DG key carrier position with similar experience.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.