DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth and training

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking an administrative support professional for the merchandising director.

The role involves coordinating communication among divisions, brokers/vendors, buyers and merchandising teams, managing phone coverage, and training administrative assistants. It requires discretion, strong communication, and adherence to company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative support role.
• Dedication to teamwork and a willingness to assist all members of the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, listening skills and diplomacy with people.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Self-directed in planning and organizing work processes.
• Ability to travel independently as needed.
• Flexibility to handle ever-changing scope of assignments and projects.
• Working knowledge of merchandising functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to members of the department including routine clerical duties and coordinating travel schedules.
• Ensure accurate, efficient processing and disposition of written correspondence and protect highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Provide project support, including proofreading, managing distribution lists, reports and records.
• Maintain and file numerous daily, period, quarterly and annual reports.
• Provide professional communication on a frequent basis to other G.O. departments, divisions and suppliers.
• Assist in the coordination of company activities.
• Demonstrate familiarity with corporate policies and procedures, the various operating units, organizational levels and reporting relationships.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Travel coordination

Analytical thinking

Written communication

diplomacy

Tools

Kroger systems

Job description

Provide administrative support for merchandising director. Provide leadership and training of key functions to the administrative assistants within the department. Coordinate communication between the division(s), brokers/vendors, buyers and the merchandising teams. Manage telephone coverage for the department. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to members of the department including routine clerical duties and coordinating travel schedules
• Ensure accurate, efficient processing and disposition of written correspondence and protect highly confidential and sensitive information
• Provide project support, including proofreading, managing distribution lists, reports and records
• Maintain and file numerous daily, period, quarterly and annual reports
• Provide professional communication on a frequent basis to other G.O. departments, divisions and suppliers
• Assist in the coordination of company activities
• Demonstrate familiarity with corporate policies and procedures, the various operating units, organizational levels and reporting relationships
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Previous experience in an administrative support role
• Dedication to teamwork and a willingness to assist all members of the team
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, listening skills and diplomacy with people
• Must be detail oriented
• Self-directed in planning and organizing work processes
• Ability to work with many other groups towards successful outcomes
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to travel independently as needed
• Flexibility to handle ever-changing scope of assignments and projects
• Working knowledge of merchandising functions

Desired

• 2+ years office experience
• Experience within other departments at Kroger
• Working knowledge of Kroger systems

Job Info

• Job Category Administrative Support
• Locations 221 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, 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.