Grocery Receiving Manager

Description: “There are no strangers here, only friends we have yet to meet.” — Frank Oakes — Why Join Us? Career Growth : Start as an apprentice and grow into a skilled! Your growth is our mission! Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on our delicious organic food—both dining and groceries. Community & Culture : Be part of a positive and supportive Family that values diversity and growth. Work-Life Balance : We offer paid vacation time to help you relax and recharge. Referral Rewards : Bring your talented friends along and earn rewards for helping us grow! Position Summary: The Receiving Manager oversees all operations within the Receiving Department, serving as the central point of contact for incoming merchandise, shipments, and deliveries. This position is responsible for managing the receiving team, coordinating daily receiving operations, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring all merchandise is properly inspected, documented, organized, and distributed to the appropriate departments. The Receiving Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure efficient warehouse operations, proper handling and storage of merchandise, and compliance with company procedures and safety standards. This role also oversees vendor relations, purchase order accuracy, receiving documentation, and administrative functions while ensuring the backroom and receiving areas remain clean, organized, and operationally efficient. Requirements: Essential Job Functions: Oversee and manage all daily operations of the Receiving Department, ensuring incoming shipments and deliveries are processed accurately and efficiently. Lead, supervise, train, and develop receiving team members, delegating responsibilities and ensuring departmental expectations and performance standards are met. Coordinate and monitor incoming shipments, track inventory levels, and oversee all aspects of the receiving process. Ensure all deliveries are accurately matched against purchase orders, and that received merchandise is properly documented and entered inventory. Oversee the unloading, inspection, sorting, storage, and distribution of incoming merchandise to the appropriate departments. Ensure all merchandise is inspected for quality, accuracy, and potential damage, addressing discrepancies and reporting issues when necessary. Manage warehouse and storage space to ensure merchandise is properly organized, accessible, and stored according to company standards. Oversee the preparation, processing, and maintenance of all receiving documentation, invoices, purchase orders, and inventory records. Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors, evaluate vendor performance, and resolve issues related to deliveries, order accuracy, and logistics. Review purchase orders and invoices to verify quantities, pricing, and merchandise accuracy, ensuring discrepancies are properly documented and resolved. Monitor and evaluate departmental procedures, identifying opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, and overall operational efficiency. Maintain accountability for the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of the receiving area, backroom, and backyard. Coordinate and oversee dumpster pickups and ensure proper waste management procedures are followed. Manage the ordering, receiving, and distribution of designated store supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Oversee administrative and financial responsibilities related to receiving operations, including QuickBooks entries, invoice processing, and check preparation and writing. Ensure receiving equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks, is operated safely and maintained according to company standards. Maintain compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and applicable operational requirements. Communicate effectively with department managers, leadership, vendors, and team members to ensure smooth coordination of store operations. Non-s…

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