APPAREL/ASST DEPT LEADER

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Full-time

Location

Portland, Oregon

Full Job Description

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

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998 and proudly serves customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

Minimum Requirements :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy / attention to detail
• Ability to organize / prioritize tasks / projects
• Familiarity with industry / technical terms and processes

Desired Qualifications :

• 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 teams

Responsibilities :

• Deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Promote and follow company initiatives
• Coordinate / organize merchandising of the department floor
• Implement period merchandising bulletins, period point of sale (POS), common lobby plans, and period 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, Replenishment Management System (RMS) updates / procedures, and shrink control guidelines
• Plan ads / store events and complete daily tours in the manager's absence
• Implement period promotions and point-of-sale plans, period merchandise notes, and period 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 Callback / Return to Vendor (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
• Assist in the inventory process and perform clerk duties
• 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
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

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