VENDING MANAGER ($2M-5M)

Navy Exchange Service Command; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Exchange Service Command seeks a Vending Manager to oversee Exchange-owned and contracted vending operations in the Bethesda area. You will manage procurement, inventory control, and financials to achieve net contributions and ensure compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include supervising vending operations, maintaining asset records, and coordinating with Exchanges to optimize merchandising and promotions. Requires driving license and ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Three years of general experience in merchandising, technical, or other responsible work enabling knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices, ability to deal with others, mature judgment.
• One year of related academic study above high school level may substitute for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of four-year bachelor’s degree for three years of general experience.
• One year of responsible experience providing background in merchandising operations, vending maintenance of equipment, inventory, customer service, sanitation, security, and safety measures, or similar supervisory work.
• Regularly lifts and transports moderately heavy objects up to 40 lbs; occasional heavier items with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises all facets of Exchange-owned and contracted vending operations.
• Works under supervision and meets objectives in cost control, loss prevention and operational efficiency.
• Maintains inventory, equipment records and asset registers; ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews vending machine reports and implements promotional actions to meet sales and profit goals.
• Travels to assigned activities within the district for short to long periods as required.

Skills

Merchandising

Procurement

Inventory management

Supervision

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Job Description

VENDING MANAGER ($2M-5M)

Job Number:

260003NU

Primary Location

United States-Maryland-Bethesda

Organization

Bethesda Pay Range : 48,884 + (Depending on Experience)

Job Summary:

Plans coordinates and supervises the vending operations at an assigned activity. Responsible for procurement inventory management operating financials etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans coordinates and supervises all facets of an Exchange-owned and contracted vending operations.
• Responsible for achieving net contribution goals through effective management of product cash personnel equipment security expenses and operational records.
• Implements procedures for controlling and managing inventory of merchandise and repair parts. Establishes vending routes merchandise accountability vending merchandise replenishment system and preventive maintenance schedules for vending machines equipment and vehicles.
• Reviews and analyzes vending machine reports and vending machine operating summaries. Ensures that established sales and profit goals are achieved through sound management and creative promotional actions. Maintains close liaison with area Exchanges to develop merchandising strategies and resolve operational concerns.
• Works under the general direction and supervision of a manager who outlines policies procedures and objectives. Operates independently within established policies procedures and regulations. Refers unusual or complex problems to supervisor with recommendation for solution. Work is reviewed in terms of objectives met and efficiency in meeting operating goals.
• Prepares equipment requests for Exchange-owned vending machines repair parts equipment and vehicles. Maintains fixed asset records for all equipment.
• Is directly responsible and accountable for the performance and mission effectiveness of assigned departments locations as well as compliance with all operating procedures. Assesses the overall efficiency and integrity of assigned functions with particular emphasis on high risk areas that may be susceptible to loss such as inventory shrink shoplifting refund fraud paperwork error associate theft and receiving purchase order errors. Ensures that all directives policies and regulations relative to the management of cost control and loss prevention initiatives are adhered to and actively works to create an environment intolerant of internal and external theft paperwork error and inventory shrink.
• Inspects Exchange owned and or contracted operated vending machines for operational condition appearance merchandising and products. Reports all cases of vandalism and machine jackpots and assists in the investigation of such incidents as directed by higher authority. Initiates corrective action and conducts follow up to ensure compliance. Prepares appropriate vending inspection reports.
• Responsible for the preparation of appropriate reports on Exchange owned and contract vending machines contractor cash receipts accounts and cash records and operational data. Establishes internal control procedures safeguards and releases cash intakes.
• Analyzes direct run contracted vending operations to determine which method of operation would be most advantageous. Evaluates the effectiveness of the operation and ensures compliance with NEXCOM directives policies and procedures.
• Conducts market and demographic surveys to determine vending product trends and population counts. Maintains current knowledge of the vending industry including operational procedures industry trends equipment and products.
• Prepares input to the contracting officer regarding contractor performance. Initiates proper termination action when authorized in the event of contractor non-compliance with contract terms.
• Establishes and ensures cash handling safety sanitation and security procedures are adhered to.
• Maintains close liaison and coordinates with the NEXCOM Contracting Division to ensure maximum efficiency and timely achievement of procurement contracting objectives as they apply to Vending Department operations.
• Establishes and implements a comprehensive ongoing training program for all Vending Department associates.
• Responsible for inventory control warehouse storage records maintenance equipment repair servicing maintenance and installation of machines at activity and locations. Resolves customer complaints and initiates action to avoid recurrence.
• Supervises personnel approves leave and vacation schedules enforces work rules establishes internal operating policies and procedures and initiates programs or projects to serve mission goals. Develops safe working conditions and practices and ensures adherence to same. Interviews and selects personnel completes performance appraisals reviews proposed disciplinary actions resolves grievances and complaints and otherwise develops a cohesive work force.
• Will be required to travel to assigned activities within the district for short to long periods of time.
• Position requires associate to be on call for potential issues that arise after normal work hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid state driver s license.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Must be able to pass appropriate background checks needed for the specific area of responsibility e.g. Federal DOD Security Clearance etc.
• Pass the GSA defensive driving course. The incumbent of this position must file a Financial Disclosure Report OGE Form 450 as required

Total of four 4 years of experience as follows

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three 3 years experience gained in merchandising technical or other responsible work which enabled the applicant to gain knowledge of merchandising and procurement practices skill in dealing with others in person-to-person work relationships and the ability to exercise mature judgement.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of four-year bachelor s degree for three years of general experience.

AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

One 1 year of responsible experience which provided a background in any of the following merchandising operations vending maintenance of equipment inventory levels customer service maintaining effective sanitation security and safety measures and exempt or nonexempt supervisory experience or similar work which demonstrated the knowledge skills and abilities required of the operational area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly lifts and transports moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Occasionally handles heavier items with assistance or material handling equipment. Regular walking bending reaching required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid state driver s license.
• Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Must be able to pass appropriate background checks needed for the specific area of responsibility e.g. Federal DOD Security Clearance etc.