Retail Store Operations Manager - Inventory & Team Leader

Family Fare, LLC; West Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a department manager to lead day-to-day operations in a retail store in West Fargo, ND. You will train associates, ensure adequate staffing, and drive performance to meet company standards and KPIs.

You will manage inventory, review orders, supervise stocking and production tasks, and ensure product quality and freshness. Strong leadership and retail operations knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED).
• Two years of retail experience preferred.
• One-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Good knowledge of retail store operations; knowledge of retail management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Depending on company location, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, while utilizing inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas.
• Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation, as well as ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.
• Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store.
• Know the advertised items, special prices, coupon deals or other features, that apply to the store's sales and rewards programs.
• Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline.
• Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling, according to forecasted guidelines.
• Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Implement Our Winning Recipe and model our core values and competencies.
• Be responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Develop and monitor department goals.
• Develop and monitor department forecasts, as required.
• Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well stocked department, by using structure of the day guidelines, as well as executing “Prime Time” standards.
• Assure that all food safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store.
• Take immediate corrective action if not followed.
• Assure that all safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store.
• Take immediate corrective action if not followed.
• Develop and implement a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SpartanNash is seeking a department manager to lead day-to-day operations in a retail store in West Fargo, ND. You will train associates, ensure adequate staffing, and drive performance to meet company standards and KPIs.

You will manage inventory, review orders, supervise stocking and production tasks, and ensure product quality and freshness. Strong leadership and retail operations knowledge are essential for success.