Grocery Dept Manager In Training

99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States, with store locations in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey, and more.

About the role

The trainee will undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months. After the training period, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for department SOPs, product knowledge, planning, ordering, organization, employee management, and all other supervisory duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department's daily operation and meet company standards.
• Work with the store management team to design store promotion plans and meet sales targets.
• Maintain product display, ensure freshness, and keep shelves fully-stocked.
• Order products based on on-hand inventory, promotion events, and delivery schedule.
• Receive poultry shipments and examine quantity and quality.
• Control inventory movement (FIFO), including rotating product display, organizing freezer and cooler, and directing physical inventory count.
• Familiarize with local vendors and popular local products.
• Use label updating and price sign printing computer programs efficiently.
• Provide schedules to department employees and manage attendance.
• Work on Human Capital Management, including coaching, operational training, mentoring, and performance review.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in related fields (1 year of management/supervisor experience required).
• Ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures and use equipment.
• Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and holidays) and relocate if necessary.
• Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes.
• Capable of reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
• Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions.
• Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume.
• Familiarity with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP is highly preferred.
• Commitment to company values and customer service.
• Bilingual in English, Chinese, and/or Spanish is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Service Award.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discount.

Pay

The pay range for this job starts at $25 per hour during the training period. After passing the final assessment, the employee will be promoted from hourly to exempt status.

Schedule

• Weekend and holiday work required.
• 1 day off per week (day off is not fixed, follows trainer's schedule).
• 40–45 hours per week.
• 6 days a week.
• Overtime as needed.

Work Location: 771 W. Garvey Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754

This job is performed in an environment that may have exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors.