APPAREL/ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an Apparel department supervisor to support management in the absence of the manager, maximize financial opportunities, and uphold Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

You will lead associates in delivering outstanding customer service, coordinate merchandising, plan ads and events, ensure compliance with signage, planograms and policies, and help with inventory and daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BA/BS in business or related field.
• Familiarity with RMDS and Excel.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• CPR/first aid certification.
• Experience directing/participating on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and motivate other associates.
• Promote and follow company initiatives.
• Coordinate/organize merchandising of the department floor.
• Implement period merchandising bulletins, POS plans, and period planners.
• Maintain compliance with planograms, pricing, and merchandising standards.
• Ensure safety guidelines and labor agreements are followed.
• Plan ads/store events and daily tours in the manager’s absence.
• Audit pricing accuracy and authorize manager discretion markdowns.
• Assist in inventory processes and perform clerk duties.
• Work with associates to maintain inviting common areas reflecting Our People Are Great values.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

RMDS

Project coordination

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in business or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS)

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.

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
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
• BA/BS in business or related field
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and organizational structure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS) and current company email
• CPR/first aid certification
• Experience directing/participating on project team

Job Info

• Job Identification 226589
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 06:44 PM
• Locations 14700 SE Division St, Portland, OR, 97236, US (On-site)

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.
• 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.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!