PERISHABLE FOODS MANAGER - RETAIL IN PORT ELIZABETH

Perishable Foods Manager - Retail SUMMARY: Manage the receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of all Perishable Foods (includes produce, dairy, and frozen food product). Ensures compliance with health department standards and other regulations for all perishable foods. Responsible for full-cycle inventory management of produce and partners with the Inventory Manager for inventory of dairy and frozen foods. Provide backup support for Dry Products Manager as needed. PRIMARY DUTIES: Oversee the accurate and timely receiving of all perishable food products Organize storage areas to maximize capacity, minimize product handling, and ensure product temperature requirements are met Maintain procedures and processes that ensure 100% product rotation according to date and quality driven parameters Monitor the order selection process for all produce and frozen foods, and ensure orders are picked on time, accurately and with quality product Control and track inventory scrap due to spoilage and unmet quality standards Maintain accurate physical inventory counts on perishable foods Manages employees including performance management, training and development, workflow planning, and interviewing/on-boarding. Full-cycle inventory management of produce (receiving, product storage, order selection and staging, and distribution). Responsible for daily inventory tracking, reviewing outgoing orders and invoices for partner agencies, and submitting verified orders to Agency Services for billing Partners with Procurement Manager to review inventory counts and monthly picking schedule to accurately forecast perishable needs Collaborates with Programs Department to ensure successful distribution of fresh foods Partners with Safety Manager to identify and remedy safety concerns and champions weekly safety meetings Develops and evaluates process flows and creates standard operating procedures (SOP's) Regularly reviews and actively forecasts labor needs in conjunction with operations management Establishes and maintains strong relationships. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Education and Certifications: Four year degree in related field strongly preferred or equivalent education and relevant experience required. Food Safety Experience: Experience in multi-temperature distribution environment and managing perishable food inventories. Customer service experience strongly preferred. Previous supervisory experience required. Understanding of Inventory principles; ability to work effectively with designated Computer software; ability to perform basic mathematics; ability to adapt to varied work requirements and be flexible. Skills/Competencies: Must have good customer skills and mathematical skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment. Kindly send your comprehensive CV with contactable references to jobseekerspe@gmail.com