Department Manager - Fresh - Fruits & Vegetables

Job Description Report to the CEM and assist in stock ordering and maintaining optimal stock levels in the department. Lead the team of Store Associates in mass merchandising, shelf management, stock management, and maintaining department cleanliness. Drive productivity improvement and enhance operational efficiency. Assist the FM in achieving the department's sales targets. Manage the department during overnight operations in accordance with DSO (Dark Store Operations) protocols and ensure the department is fully ready before store opening. Ensure proper product presentation in accordance with the Planogram. Ensure secondary displays are maintained as per BMPL guidelines. Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with SOPs and comply with all relevant protocols and policies. Ensure discipline in timekeeping and professional attire in accordance with uniform guidelines. Conduct QA checks by following all defined protocols and checklists to consistently maintain quality standards. Monitor and maintain records of product expiries during and after stock deliveries and ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) is followed. Ensure effective stock and shelf management. Qualifications Graduation or equivalent degree Company Description METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees.