Inventory Flow (Center Store) Manager - Joe V's Smart Shop - Dallas, TX & Surrounding Areas

Overview Joe V’s Smart Shop is a division of H-E-B, the largest independent food retailer in Texas. Joe V’s operates 9 stores throughout the Greater Houston area, with annual sales over 320 million dollars. Joe V’s offers low prices and seeks to provide opportunities for Customers and Partners to live a more enriched life. Job Description Job Summary As a Smart Shop Exempt Department Manager, you will oversee department operations which could include perishable departments, center store, Inventory Flow, Receiving, and Shelf Edge, with a specific emphasis in your area of expertise (e.g., produce, market, front end). Responsibilities & Essential Functions Management: Manage people, staffing, and training for area of focus; review and analyze financial and performance reports; identify opportunities and issues; conduct audits; perform store/department walks; maintain work instructions; monitor inventory estimates and Direct Store Delivery accounting; create weekly schedules; operate in a cross-functional environment; ensure proper order and inventory levels; order product and perform quality control; participate in the store leadership team; support total store plans. Sales / Strategy: Manage operations in area of focus; monitor craftsmanship, shrink, safety, and quality assurance; create actionable plans and follow up on scenarios; serve as the Brand Promise Champion. Customer Service: Focus on partner/customer relationships, collaboration, communication, and education; model superior customer service; identify and develop future talent; promote engagement with the community. Area of Focus / Department Inventory Flow: Manage center store inventory workflow, including receiving and shelf edge; assist in weekly execution of the center store merchandiser planner; organize and plan using the daily forecast; lead the inventory flow team to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Front End: Manage overall front end operations; ensure customer service with efficient throughput; ensure front end procedures are followed; manage a large team efficiently. Market: Manage overall meat market operations; ensure food safety compliance and partner safety requirements; knowledge of meat cutting equipment, specialty meat items, and meat cooking techniques. Produce / Bakery: Manage overall produce and bakery operations; plan and execute production plans and merchandising programs to drive sales; ensure food safety compliance and partner safety requirements. Floor (Total Store): Ensure proper store close, evening replenishment, and store conditions; manage safety programs and sanitation/pest control; oversee Store Recovery Team. The responsibilities and essential functions described are representative of the general nature and level of work; this is not an exhaustive list and duties may be modified based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, with reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements Work Experience: Operational / Retail Management experience; leadership experience in a complex environment with multiple direct reports; thorough understanding of retail accounting; experience in ordering, inventory maintenance, and shrink control. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Leadership skills (people leadership, ownership mentality, business acumen, strategic planning, adaptability); interpersonal skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts. Education: Completion of H-E-B's or JVSS's Management Training Program. Licenses/Certifications: Successful completion of JVSS; H-E-B School of Retail Management SORM. Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Physical requirements include lifting moderate to heavy loads, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, squatting, standing and walking for long periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts and equipment in wet, humid, dry, cold and hot conditions; the noise level is usually moderate. This is a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities across store areas. Last revised: 02/01/2018 #J-18808-Ljbffr H-E-B