Store Management Trainee (MIT)

About the role

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 to come. The company is passionate about shaping Asian supermarket culture within the grocery industry and is expanding, opening new positions for trainees to grow alongside the family.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months.
• After training, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for the corresponding department SOP, product knowledge, planning, ordering, organization, employee management and all other supervisory duties.
• 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.
• Familiar 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.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in related fields (1 year of management/supervisor experience required).
• Ability to work in an environment with varying temperature and use equipment.
• Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and relocate if necessary.
• Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes.
• Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
• Able to speak, write, present, communicate, and respond to information and questions.
• Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Familiar with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP are highly preferred.
• Commit to company values and customer service.
• Bilingual English, Chinese, and 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 $20 – $25 per hour during the training period. After passing the final assessment, the employee will be promoted from hourly to exempt employee. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary; additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full Time.
• Work Location: 110 Odendhal Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
• Working Conditions: Exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors.
• Shift Information: Weekend & Holiday required; 1 day off per week (day off not fixed, follows trainer's schedule).
• 40‑45 hours per week, 6 days a week.
• Overtime as needed.