GROCERY MANAGER

Grocery Manager Summary

To deliver more than is expected to my customers and associates by providing a positive first impression, determining actual needs, delivering real solutions, adding value where I can by supervising the store and leaving the customer so satisfied that no competitor is an acceptable alternative.

Grocery Manager : What I Do, How I Do It, and Why I Do It

As a Grocery Manager, this is what I do :

• Grocery Department Operations I supervise the grocery department operations including department readiness, staffing, supervision, price maintenance, policies and procedures, inventory preparation, department cleanliness, and safe use of equipment and tools.
• Replenishment & Inventory Procedures I direct and am responsible for replenishment and inventory processes including ordering, replenishment, receiving, invoicing and accounting, back stock, reclamation and returns, damages and reworks, supply use and inventory preparation for the grocery department.
• Merchandising & Sales Floor Standards I direct and am responsible for merchandising and sales floor standards including proper stocking, rotation, signing, setting and maintaining displays, sampling and overall grocery department procedures.
• Front End Operations I direct and am responsible for front end operations by ensuring the daily schedule is being followed, and front end management is monitoring the flow of customers, opening registers as applicable, managing breaks and lunches, appropriately using supplies and following closing procedures.
• Risk Management / Avoidance I am responsible for my department's execution of all employee, customer and equipment safety programs, standards and training requirements. I proactively manage and monitor my departments potential risk liability and take immediate action to avoid any negative consequences that may occur in my department.
• Adaptability I am able to adjust myself readily to different conditions. I demonstrate flexibility in the workplace and remain comfortable with change and transition.
• Coaching / Mentoring I am a people builder by bringing out the best in people. I recognize and try to unleash the full potential of others by providing the needed resources, coaching, experiences, and other support. I provide others the opportunity to take risk and learn from their mistakes.
• Conflict Resolution I facilitate the resolution of conflict between others under my supervision. I seek to understand others' viewpoints and effectively balance the competing priorities of different parties. I gain agreement between myself, others, and third parties.
• Problem Solving I clearly define issues upfront and then use critical thinking skills and logic to effectively maintain answers to questions through a conscious and organized manner.
• Providing Direction I set clearly defined direction and establish clear priorities. I ensure roles within the team are clear and that individuals know what is expected of them. I clearly assign responsibilities for tasks and decisions.
• Safety / Quality Orientation I consistently produce and emphasize the need to produce high quality products and services while being aware of the issues and following procedures that affect personal safety and the safety of others.

As a Grocery Manager, this is how I do it :

As a Grocery Manager, this is why I do it :

Position Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Two to four years of retail supermarket experience.

Knowledge in departmental processes and financial management practices in the retail supermarket industry.

Must have a strong knowledge base in supermarket retail and core business practices that affect retail supermarket operations.

Creates an environment that seeks innovation, fresh new ideas and perspectives that create value and produce financial results.

Must possess the ability to accomplish a win / win result in all negotiation processes entered.

Must possess the ability to be forward thinking and have a global perspective, while delivering financial results with all initiatives.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships internally and externally.

Inside work with variations in heat / cold / dust / humidity.

Employment at Harps may be contingent upon completion and our evaluation of a PEP survey, RMAI assessment, Wonderlic assessment, personality assessment, drug screen, employment reference check, credit check and criminal background check.