Do it Best

Assistant Grocery Director

Do it Best  •  $18 - $20/hr  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
About the Role:
Northwoods Wholesale Outlet in Pinconning is looking for a driven Assistant Grocery Director to help lead our grocery operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll make a real impact on store performance, team development, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Grocery Director in overseeing daily grocery department operations and performance
  • Supervise, train, and develop grocery department staff to ensure productivity and service excellence
  • Monitor inventory levels, coordinate ordering, and manage stock replenishment
  • Ensure proper merchandising, product placement, and shelf presentation standards are maintained
  • Analyze sales data and department metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards throughout the department
  • Collaborate with vendors and wholesale suppliers to maintain strong product availability and pricing
Top Consideration for Applicants with:
  • 2+ years of experience in retail, wholesale, or a related food industry environment
  • Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of grocery merchandising, inventory management, and ordering processes
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
  • Ability to analyze sales reports and make data-driven decisions
  • Familiarity with food safety regulations and compliance standards
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced wholesale retail environment
Benefits
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Company paid short-term disability insurance
  • Company sponsored options for medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Paid time off
  • Free lunch events
  • Interactive and engaging team activities throughout the year
About Us:
Northwoods Wholesale Outlet has been a trusted destination for quality products and unbeatable value in the Pinconning, MI area. Customers love us for our wide selection, competitive wholesale pricing, and friendly service that keeps them coming back. Our team members enjoy a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, several company paid benefits, and the pride of being part of a locally rooted business that truly makes a difference in the community.

Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.

Do it Best

About Do it Best

Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries.

In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements.

We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel.

Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Year Founded
1945
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