Dry Goods Manager

Dry Goods Manager – New World Inglewood

Are you highly organized and ready for your next step? We're offering a key opportunity within our team as Dry Goods Manager. This is a pivotal grocery retail position, responsible for ensuring our company objectives are met. 

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic with a positive and mature attitude and thrives on operational execution.  You'll have a strong retail mindset and eye for detail. 

This is a permanent full time position Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm, reporting to the Owner Operator.  You will be the go-to person for the store, including occasionally attending to urgent matters outside standard hours.  Occasionally you will be required to complete a weekend shift to ensure smooth store operations.

This is a heavily operational management role. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the day-to-day and long-term operations. You will contribute to delivering a positive shopping experience for our customers while ensuring operational excellence across all Dry Goods.

Key responsibilities for this role include

• Managing the supply of non-fresh product categories
• Stock replenishment on the store floor, ensuring well-ranged products and well-stocked shelves, merchandised to a high standard
• Commitment to achieving high standards while adhering to all store policies, Health & Safety and our Food Control Plan.

We're after someone who:

• Works well in a team environment with a strong commitment to growth
• Has a sound knowledge of grocery/retail operations
• Is committed to high standards and strong performance
• Brings a can-do attitude and a customer-first mindset
• Effective communication skills with a passion for customer service
• The ability to work in a team and independently when required
• The ability to show initiative and be honest and reliable
• Computer literacy, a good head for numbers, and solid admin skills
• Being a proficient user of SAP and Excel is a definite advantage
• Physical fitness (heavy lifting involved) and a high level of personal presentation 

If you're a natural leader with a passion for great service and a drive to develop others, we'd love to hear from you. 

What's in it for you?

• The ability to drive something within a flexible and creative working environment – if there's a better way, get it done!
• Are you an aspiring store owner? This is a great opportunity to sink your teeth into a new challenge and work for an established yet still growing store.
• We're in it together, we look after each other, back one another, communicate effectively, and work together as one winning team, every time
• Development through on the job training and through Foodies learning
• You'll be working with the latest technology, equipment and processes
• Competitive remuneration offered with a minimum of 40 hours per week 

About Us:

• New World Inglewood is part of the Foodstuffs Co-op – the force behind some of NZ’s biggest and most loved grocery brands (think New World, Pak’nSave, Four Square). We’re proudly Kiwi-owned and driven by doing good for our customers, our team, and our community.
• Ready to roll up your sleeves and help lead a high-performing team?
• Apply now and take the next step where you can make a real difference every day. Applicants must be NZ citizens, residents, or hold a valid work visa.

This position will close upon a successful applicant being appointed; please note applications will be assessed as they are received. So don’t delay if you want to be considered.