Dairy Products Inventory Manager

Job Summary of Dairy Products Inventory Manager:

Are you intrigued by the prospect of supervising one of the most frequently visited departments in our stores? Is managing a store within a store a role that you would thrive in? Do you have a genuine passion for providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced and friendly setting? If the idea of helping customers make informed choices in a flourishing retail environment excites you, then we are looking for YOU to join our dedicated team at Sprouts Farmers Market as theDairy Products Inventory Manager! The Dairy Products Inventory Manager works independently to oversee the operations of the Dairy Department to maximize sales and profits

Responsibilities of Dairy Products Inventory Manager:

• Give direction to clerks in the department while overseeing the presentation and sanitation standards of the Dairy Department, on the sales floor and the backroom cooler.
• Process/stock products according to Sprouts dairy standards
• Responsible for delivering outstanding customer service
• Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department
• Control inventory to recommended stock levels by using proper ordering techniques to maximize sales and minimize stock loss
• Responsible for the proper rotation of products to control freshness; removes out-of-code items
• Responsible for price changes within the department
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases
• via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
• Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching,
• counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.

Qualifications of Dairy Products Inventory Manager:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience
• Have good communication skills; and the ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.
• Be able to answer phones and take special orders
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
• Be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed. Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
• Be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift. This role also requires vertically transferring tray up to 5 lbs., from 7 to 64 for up to 10 hours, and vertically/horizontally transferring items up to 40 lbs., from 5 to 36, for a distance up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance
• Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit

Benefits of Dairy Products Inventory Manager:

• Competitive pay
• A structured approach to handling sick days to ensure you can look after your own health or that of your immediate family
• Vacation accrual plan
• Numerous options are present for career growth and advancement
• There is a 15% off deal at Sprouts for shoppers and one other household member on their combined purchases
• Flexible schedules
• The purpose of an EAP is to provide employees with a valuable resource for managing personal or work-related issues in a confidential and supportive environment
• A retirement savings scheme, the 401(K), coupled with a company match to foster employee financial security
• Employer-funded life insurance policy
• Throughout the year, there are contests and appreciation events with plentiful rewards, delectable food, and enjoyable festivities!
• Added financial benefit based on the performance outcomes of either a company or an individual
• Economical options for benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employees are eligible for a health savings account that includes a company match
• With a pre-tax flexible spending account, participants can allocate a certain amount of their salary each year to cover eligible expenses, providing a convenient way to budget for medical and childcare needs
• The corporation's short-term disability package includes paid coverage for temporary disabilities
• Allowing both parents paid time off to care for a newborn or newly adopted child
• Paid holidays

Daily payment opportunity:

Employees at Sprouts Farmers Market who qualify can leverage DailyPay, which permits the transfer of earned wages without any extra charges, allowing them to receive the funds the next business day at no cost. DailyPay enables employees to access their earnings without the typical delay until payday, offering them the flexibility to manage their finances efficiently. Through DailyPay, employees have the option to monitor their daily earnings and transfer funds as required before the designated payday.

Grow with us:

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The aforementioned statements are provided to delineate the general essence and degree of the tasks performed by individuals assigned to this role. This is not an exhaustive roster of all duties, obligations, and criteria. The management at Sprouts retains the discretion to revise and alter duties, obligations, and criteria to fulfill business and organizational needs as required.

In alignment with the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, Sprouts will fairly assess the qualifications of applicants with criminal histories for job openings.