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

Inventory Flow (Center Store) Manager – Joe V's Smart Shop – Houston, TX and Surrounding Areas Joe V's Smart Shop is a division of H-E-B, the largest independent food retailer in Texas. Joe V’s operates stores throughout Houston, Texas, offering BIG savings and creating possibilities for our customers and partners to live a more enriched life by providing the lowest prices and highest wages. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced, process‑oriented environment, join our team and combine your exceptional leadership skills with our promise to our customers to offer the “lowest prices at the highest value.” Responsibilities Make employment‑related and business decisions using independent judgment, including product and department strategies, hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and partner‑related matters. Manage people, staffing, and training for the area of focus. Review and analyze financial and performance reports, identifying opportunities and following up on issues. Lead Operational Review Team (ORT) audits and findings. Conduct detailed store and/or department walks. Maintain work instructions for the area of focus. Monitor and report on inventory estimates and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) accounting. Use an ownership mentality throughout the department and total store. Create weekly schedules to meet business needs. Operate in a cross‑functional environment. Ensure proper order and inventory levels within the department. Order product and perform quality control. Participate in the store leadership team to coordinate, integrate, and align total store plans. Support leadership and department teams with a total store mindset. Manage operations, monitoring craftsmanship, shrink, safety, and quality assurance. Create actionable plans and follow up on “What If” scenarios. Serve as the Brand Promise Champion. Focus on partner/customer relationships, collaboration, communication, and education. Model and promote superior customer service across store departments. Identify and develop future talent. Manage and be responsible for center‑store inventory workflow, including receiving and shelf edge. Assist in weekly execution of center‑store merchandiser planner. Organize and plan using the daily forecast in relation to inventory workflow. Lead the inventory flow team to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Manage and be responsible for overall front‑end operations. Ensure customer service with efficient throughput. ensure all front‑end operating procedures are followed. manage a large team efficiently. manage and be responsible for overall meat market operations. ensure food safety compliance and partner safety requirements are followed. have a strong knowledge of meat‑cutting equipment, specialty meat items, and meat cooking techniques. manage and be responsible for overall produce and bakery operations. plan and execute production plans and merchandising programs to drive sales. ensure food safety compliance and partner safety requirements are followed. ensure a proper store close, evening replenishment, and appropriate store conditions are maintained. accountable for proper level, organization and purchasing of all supplies for total store. accountable for all safety programs and regulations. accountable for sanitation and pest control programs. manage and be responsible for store recovery team. Qualifications Completion of H‑E‑B or JVSS Management Training Program. 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. Leadership skills: people leadership, ownership mentality, strategic planner, adaptability. Interpersonal skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including night shifts. Successful completion of JVSS or H‑E‑B School of Retail Management (SORM). Physical Requirements Physical requirements include lifting moderate to heavy loads, bending, pushing / pulling, kneeling, squatting, and standing and walking for long periods. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts and equipment in wet, humid, dry, cold, and hot conditions. Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Employment Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Sales and Business Development Industry: Retail Location: Houston, TX and surrounding areas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at H‑E‑B by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr H-E-B