APPAREL/ASST DEPT LEADER

Fred Meyer; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Grow opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Fred Meyer, Inc. seeks an Assistant in the Apparel department to assist in management duties during the manager’s absence and maximize financial opportunities. The role supports merchandising, pricing accuracy, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced setting in Alaska.

Based in Portland historically, the Kroger family continues to expand in the region, offering opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and diverse career pathways within the company.

Formación

• 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.
• BA/BS in business or related field.
• Knowledge of company policies and structure.
• Management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, RMDS and current company email.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in the management of the Apparel department in the manager's absence.
• Coordinate merchandising and floor planograms for the department.
• Audit pricing, signings and promotional plans.
• Respond to customer comments/requests and maintain service quality.
• Oversee inventory processes and clerical duties.
• Coach associates and support performance reviews.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

RMDS

Company email

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

What You'll Receive From Us

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.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum

• 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

• 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
• 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