Fresh Lead
Core
Drive consistent Fresh execution across an assigned district through field support, coaching, and execution validation to ensure production consistency and operational standards.
Role type
Senior IC retail operations lead (Fresh department)
Builds
Operational consistency in Fresh departments across multiple store locations
Domain
Retail / Grocery / Food Service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Fresh operations knowledge, merchandising standards, planogram execution, inventory management, data analysis, Microsoft Office Suite, influence without authority, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Business Retail Management or Food Service Management, experience supporting multiple locations or district execution routines
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Fresh Item Management (FIM) platform
Responsibilities
Conduct regular store visits to validate Fresh readiness and in-store conditions; Drive improved Fresh execution by identifying store gaps and partnering with store leadership; Support district performance improvement focusing on sales growth, profit/margin, and loss reduction; Reinforce known loss reduction efforts including rotation, dating, and cold chain discipline; Cascade district and regional operational priorities to stores; Support improved Store Operations Review (SOR) performance and Fresh operational compliance; Demonstrate and reinforce strong Fresh product and institutional knowledge; Conduct routine competition checks to evaluate competitor execution and pricing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC