SHOE/SECTION LEADER

Fred Meyer; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fred Meyer is looking for a Shoe department associate to manage all aspects of the section, including profits, pricing integrity and stock. You will align with Kroger’s values and work in a fast-paced retail environment to deliver great customer experiences.

The role requires handling merchandising, inventory, and promotions while maintaining department standards and supporting store operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus six months Fred Meyer experience and 1–2 years related retail experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass drug test.
• Ability to work weekends/nights regularly.
• Maintain confidentiality; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior and deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain compliance with signing, recovery, ticketing, stockroom, and fixture standards.
• Coordinate and organize merchandising of the section.
• Receive and process freight.
• Perform inventory control functions as required.
• Verify ads and promotions are set to standard.
• Process mismates as directed.
• Plan ads/store events and verify they are set to standard.
• Maintain compliance and follow up on planograms.
• Verify price changes are completed to standard.
• Promote and follow company initiatives.
• Sell merchandise to customers.
• Perform cashier functions.
• Audit and follow up on scan audits.
• Process/file mail and maintain department books.
• Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions.
• Respond to customer comments/complaints.
• Maintain department condition and maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Symbol

ESTP

Shelf Price Audit (SPA)

Job description

Manage all aspects of the Shoe department which include Profit & Loss responsibilities, seasonal sets, on hand price integrity, and to maintain a clean, recovered, and in stock department. 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 general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of six months Fred Meyer experience and one-two years related retail experience; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends/nights on a regular basis, work any shift, and work overtime as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to organize/prioritize variety of tasks/projects
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes

Desired

• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery, and/or special tools: Symbol, Enterprise Signs and Tags Printing (ESTP), and Shelf Price Audit (SPA) unit
• Second language

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Maintain compliance with the following:
• divisional signing, recovery, ticketing, stockroom, and fixture usage and maintenance standards
• corporate policies
• merchandising standards
• Replenishment Management System (RMS) functions and Function 8
• freight receiving and freight stocking standards
• all safety guidelines and standards
• shipping/receiving procedures
• shrink control guidelines
• Coordinate and organize merchandising of the section
• Receive and process freight
• Perform inventory control functions, as required
• Verify ads and promotions are set to standard
• Process mismates, as directed
• Plan ads/store events and verify they are set to standard
• Maintain compliance and follow up on planograms
• Verify price changes are completed to standard
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Sell merchandise to customers
• Perform cashier functions
• Audit and take appropriate action on scan audits
• Process/file mail and maintain department books
• Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions
• Respond to verbal customer comments/complaints
• Maintain the condition of the department
• Identify and take appropriate action on all maintenance/repair needs
• Maintain salvage procedures
• Process Intersection Transfers
• Audit and follow up on callbacks
• Maintain awareness and respond appropriately to daily/weekly sales
• All store management 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"
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation