Grocery Dept Manager In Training

99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States, with store locations in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey and more. We are passionate and honored to shape the Asian Supermarket culture within the grocery industry. As 99 Ranch Market expands, new positions open and we welcome new members to grow alongside the family.

• The trainee will undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months. After the training period, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for the corresponding department SOP, product knowledge, planning, ordering, organization, employee management and all other supervisory duties.
• Manage the department's daily operation and meet the company standards.
• Work with the store management team to design store promotion plans and meet sales targets.
• Maintain product display, ensure freshness, and keep shelves fully‑stocked.
• Order products based on hand inventory, promotion events, and delivery schedule.
• Receive poultry shipments and examine the quantity and quality.
• Control inventory movement (FIFO), including rotating product display, organizing freezer and cooler and directing physical inventory count.
• Be familiar with local vendors and popular local products.
• Use label updating and price sign printing computer programs efficiently.
• Provide schedules to department employees and manage attendance.
• Work on Human Capital Management, including coaching, operational training, mentoring, and performance review.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• 1–3 years of experience in related fields (1 year of management/supervisor experience required).
• Experience in an environment with varying temperature and use of equipment.
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and ability to relocate if necessary.
• Ability to travel between different stores for training purposes.
• Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
• Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions.
• Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume.
• Familiar with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP is highly preferred.
• Commitment to company values and customer service.
• Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match.
• Long‑Term Service Award.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discount.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time.
• Work Location:
  
  561 US‑1, Edison, NJ 08817.

This job is performed in an environment that may have exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors.

• Weekend & holiday required.
• One day off per week (day off is not fixed, follow trainer’s schedule).
• 40–45 hours per week.
• 6 days per week.
• Overtime as needed.

The pay range for this job starts at $20–$25 per hour during the training period. After the employee passes the final assessment, they will be promoted from hourly employee to exempt employee. This is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include the responsibilities of the job, education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

We are an E.E.O. employer. Job descriptions describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the positions. They do not cover all details of skills, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Thus, they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, and responsibilities required for personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as instructed by management.

Skills, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.