APPAREL/ASST DEPT LEADER
Responsibilities
- Deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Promote and follow company initiatives
- Cook off-floor merchandising of the department floor
- Implement period Merchandising bulletins, POS, common lobby plans, and planners
- Maintain compliance with corporate and divisional signing, planograms, ticketing, recovery, merchandising, fixtures usage and maintenance standards, folding/hanging and stockroom standards
- Maintain compliance with corporate policies and safety guidelines, labor agreements, freight receiving/stocking standards, RMS updates/procedures and shrink control guidelines
- Plan ads/store events and complete daily tours in the manager’s absence
- Implement period promotions and POS plans, period merchandise notes, and planners, and manage planograms and merchandising of the department in the manager’s absence
- Audit written distribution center returns and returns to suppliers and review Intersection Transfer reports and RTV reporting in the manager’s absence
- Verify pricing accuracy and follow up on price changes
- Authorize any manager discretion markdowns and audit scan audits
- Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions and review daily/weekly sales
- Complete daily tours
- Respond to customers’ verbal comments/complaints/requests
- Manage maintenance/repair needs
- Complete customer and associate incident/accident report forms
- Audit ads, salvage procedures, callbacks and recalls
- Absorb clerical duties and assist in the inventory process
- Work 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
- Coach associates in the performance of their duties; provide feedback to direct reports and provide feedback to the manager for performance reviews
Qualifications
- Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- Ability to 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, RMDS and current company email
- CPR/first aid certification
- Experience directing/participating on project team
About the role
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. As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all. Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited. Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.
Benefits
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.