Perishable Dept Lead: Inventory & Merchandising

Dollar General; Sandersville (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the produce, meat, dairy, and bakery sections under the Store Manager, focusing on inventory control, merchandising, and customer service.

You will train associates, ensure food safety, handle markdowns, and support store operations while maintaining compliance with company policies.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage perishable stock to meet store volume and profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Train assigned associates in the proper presentation, freshness and pricing standards for all perishable areas, and in the proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Train assigned associates in the proper grading and re-packaging standards in produce to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Team supervision

Planogram compliance

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Inventory software

Planogram software

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead the produce, meat, dairy, and bakery sections under the Store Manager, focusing on inventory control, merchandising, and customer service.

You will train associates, ensure food safety, handle markdowns, and support store operations while maintaining compliance with company policies.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage perishable stock to meet store volume and profitability.