Hours: Full Time/Exempt Position
Compensation: $46,176/annually
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff working 28 hours a week, 15% staff discount on all purchases, paid time off, flexible spending account, EAP, and an inclusive atmosphere. Plus get an extra paid day off for Supermarket Worker Appreciation Day!
Position Summary
The Grocery Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in coordinating the regular functions of the Grocery Department at an assigned store location. This position is responsible for assisting with ordering and assuring appropriate inventory levels are maintained for the department. In addition, this position is responsible for supervising Grocery staff at the assigned store location. This supervision includes scheduling, evaluation and performance management of Grocery department employees. This position is a key member of a department where cooperation is required to maintain staff morale, efficiency, quality products and excellent customer service. Cooperation and communication with the Grocery Department at the other store location is vital to the success of the Grocery department as a whole. Occasionally, this position takes on additional duties in order to substitute for the Department Manager’s absence, including direct interim supervision of department staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Previous supervisory experience, preferred
Ability to ascertain and anticipate department needs
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Ability to work under stressful conditions – tight deadlines
Efficient multi-tasking skills required
Flexibility and dependability required
Two years previous ordering experience required
Experience with financial management and budgeting skills for retail grocery preferred
Previous natural foods experience preferred
Able to prioritize and work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills required
Basic computer skills required for MS Word, Excel and Access
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Must be of legal age to sell alcohol (18 years)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Purchasing:
Coordinate and facilitate ordering and inventory, keeping out of stocks and overstocks to an absolute minimum.
Ensure orders are received by department staff, following established procedures.
Ensure price changes are forwarded to appropriate contact.
Attend regularly held manager meetings.
Ensure product is ordered, delivered and credit received to meet customer demand and by following Product Selection Guidelines.
Monitor recalls with Grocery Manager to ensure products are removed, subsequent orders are checked and credits are received from suppliers.
Assist Merchandising Manager and Grocery Manager in maintaining the best possible product mix in all categories.
Assist Grocery Manager to place new products on the shelves and delete drops from the shelves as quickly as possible.
Financial:
Maintain an understanding of margin and turns and how to implement those numbers.
Provide leadership in quarterly inventory for Grocery department following guidelines of Store Manager.
Get credit from suppliers where applicable for returned or low-quality product. See that unsellable items are recorded and properly disposed of.
Merchandising:
Assist Merchandising Manager and Grocery Manager in planning and executing product displays, according to promotions and seasonality, making sure there is adequate product to build attractive displays.
Ensure attractive, consistent and readable signage.
Assist Merchandising Manager and Grocery Manager in planning department remodels and resets as directed.
Ensure that shelves, end caps and sale spaces are kept full and attractive.
Assist the Grocery Manager in ensuring that department equipment is kept clean and in working order.
Set stocking priorities for department staff and ensure these are met.
Provide product information for customers and staff.
Ensure sale tags are changed out by established deadlines.
Other:
Assist with the creation and implementation of up-to-date policies and procedures for department staff and assistant management responsibilities.
Assist with the development and maintenance of department systems that are accurate, efficient and in the best interest of the store and the staff.
Assume responsibilities of the manager when they are on PTO or away from the store.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Merchandising Manager, Grocery and/or Store Manager.
Perform shifts as PIC (Person In Charge) on a weekly basis.
Must also follow those expectations as outlined on the most current company standards for:
Staff Performance Standards
PIC Performance Standards
Supervisor Performance Standards
First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is on a journey for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in our organization. We would love to include you in the conversation!
First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op is an equal opportunity employer.
