Perishable Operations Specialist

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven

Perishable Operations Specialist

to support, develop and drive the performance of our perishable departments including Produce/Floral, Bakery, Deli/Foodservice Departments across four supermarket locations throughout Staten Island, New York.
This is a high-impact field leadership position for an accomplished grocery professional with a strong background in fresh merchandising, retail operations, financial performance and team development.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands what it takes to operate successful perishable departments, consistently deliver exceptional product quality and freshness, maximize sales and profitability, and develop strong department-level teams.
Key Responsibilities

Store Operations & Field Leadership

Oversee and evaluate perishable department operations across multiple store locations.
Conduct regular store visits to assess merchandising, product quality, freshness, conditions and operational execution.
Partner with store management and department leadership to establish and maintain consistent operating standards.
Identify operational opportunities and implement action plans to improve department performance.
Coach, mentor and develop produce and floral department managers.
Sales, Merchandising & Profitability

Drive sales growth, gross profit improvement and overall department profitability.
Develop and execute impactful merchandising strategies, seasonal programs and promotional initiatives.
Maximize product presentation, assortment, pricing and space utilization.
Monitor sales trends, margins, inventory levels and shrink performance.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing practices, product movement and inventory management.
Maintain strong vendor relationships and support effective procurement and product sourcing.
Fresh & Floral Standards

Ensure exceptional standards for product quality, freshness, rotation and presentation.
Develop creative seasonal and holiday merchandising programs.
Drive floral sales through compelling displays, assortment planning and promotional execution.
Ensure departments consistently meet company expectations for cleanliness, organization and customer service.
Leadership & Accountability

Establish performance expectations and hold department teams accountable for results.
Work collaboratively with store operations, merchandising and senior leadership.
Analyze department performance reports and translate findings into actionable improvements.
Share best practices and successful merchandising strategies across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience in supermarket or grocery retail operations, with a strong emphasis on produce and fresh merchandising.
Previous experience as a Perishable Department Manager, District Perishable Manager, Regional Perishable Manager, Perishable Operations Manager or comparable leadership position.
Proven ability to influence and improve performance across multiple store locations.
Strong understanding of produce merchandising, procurement, inventory management, gross profit and shrink control.
Experience coaching, developing and motivating department managers.
Knowledge of floral merchandising, seasonal programs and fresh retail trends.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel regularly across four Staten Island, New York locations.
What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience.
Opportunity to influence the performance of multiple supermarket locations.
A highly visible leadership role with direct impact on sales, profitability and operational execution.
Opportunity to develop teams and elevate the overall customer experience.
A collaborative environment with opportunities to make a meaningful business impact.
The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a proven grocery industry professional who is ready to take their experience beyond a single department or store and make an impact across an entire organization.
If you are passionate about fresh merchandising, developing people, driving results and building exceptional produce and floral operations, we want to hear from you.

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