General Merchandise Manager

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets in New York is seeking an experienced General Merchandise and HBC Department Manager to lead operations, training and development, and ensure compliance with company standards.

You will manage budgets, payroll, inventory levels, shrink, pricing, and merchandising, while coordinating with other departments. Some evenings may be required, reporting to Store Management.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are required.
• Experience leading a team and following through to achieve objectives.
• High School degree or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and financial aspects of the GM department, including sales, payroll, gross profit and shrink.
• Control inventory levels and ensure CGO compliance; conduct cycle counts.
• Keep GM/HBC shelves well stocked and priced to corporate standards; manage merchandising and pricing tags.
• Hire, train and develop department associates; supervise staff and enforce policies.
• Collaborate with other departments on merchandising and store displays; maintain 5S cleanliness.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People management

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

Pay starts at . Pay is based on experience.

Summary

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Satisfies the customers' needs with a well stocked department to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Maintains corporate and state sanitation regulations. Responsible for the overall operation of the General Merchandise and HBC department to include financial controls, inventory ordering, shrink controls, and associate training and development. May be responsible for the store operation on certain nights of the week as designated by the Store Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the budgeting and financial aspects (CTO) of the General Merchandise department. Includes budgeted sales, payroll, gross profit and shrink.
• Responsible for control of all inventory levels and compliance with the CGO process. Support CGO initiatives fully. Conducts mandatory cycle counts.
• Ensure that GM and HBC departments are well stocked and presented within all corporate standards to include pricing, shelf allocations and unit tags.
• Responsible for coordinating the merchandising of all GM products.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and development of all associates within the General Merchandise department.
• Manage associates within the department and ensure that all associates adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other department managers in display merchandising and handling of general merchandise products to maximize sales.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.
• Maintain shelf conditions according to company programs.
• Receive all warehouse and vendor general merchandise products (Dexing) accurately.
• Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

Education And Experience

• Satisfactory performance reviews.
• Strong communication skills.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.