APPAREL/ASST DEPT LEADER

About the role

Assist in the management of the Apparel department by maximizing all financial opportunities and assuming management responsibilities in the manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, attention to detail, organize/prioritize tasks/projects, familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Manage maintenance/repair needs, respond to customers' verbal comments/complaints/requests, complete daily tours, manage all common associate areas, complete customer and associate incident/accident report forms, assist in the inventory process and perform clerk duties.
• Coach associates in the performance of their duties; provide feedback to direct reports and provide feedback to the manager for performance reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy/attention to detail.
• Organize/prioritize tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Desired BA/BS in business or related field.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and organizational structure.
• Management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS) and current company email.
• CPR/first aid certification.
• Experience directing/participating on project team.
• Experience implementing period promotions and point-of-sale plans, period merchandise notes, and period planners, and managing planograms and merchandising of the department in the manager's absence.
• Experience auditing written distribution center returns and returns to suppliers and reviewing Intersection Transfer reports and Callback/Return to Vendor (RTV) reporting in the manager's absence.
• Experience verifying pricing accuracy and following up on price changes, authorizing any manager discretion markdowns and auditing scan audits.
• Experience maintaining awareness of overstock/understock conditions and reviewing daily/weekly sales.
• Experience completing daily tours.
• Experience assisting in the inventory process and performing clerk duties.
• Experience working with associates to manage all common associate areas (i.e., break rooms and training areas) to make sure they are inviting in appearance and reflect "Our People Are Great" values.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS) proficiency.
• Current company email proficiency.

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.

Pay

Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.