Store Operations & Front-End Excellence Specialist

Fred Meyer; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Job summary

Fred Meyer is seeking a role focused on assessing store performance and driving improvements across ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with Retail Operations and Front-End/KPF teams to feedback on enterprise plans, coordinate rollouts, and train staff on Front-End solutions.

You will analyze reports with district managers, suggest corrective actions, and work across divisions to achieve Front-End goals while

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information
• Ability to learn and enhance knowledge and skills in various job related areas
• Proven success facilitating meetings varying in size and scope
• Experience successfully identifying, adopting and leading change initiatives
• Strong analytical, conflict management and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with committees and peer groups
• Strong skills in leadership, interpersonal relationship building and the development of others
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Analyze store operations data to identify opportunities and work with retail operations department/ store leaders to take corrective action
• Assist district managers in monitoring/troubleshooting issues affected by various applications
• Partner with Asset Protection, KPF & Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Division KTM and Division KSM to achieve Front-End goals
• Ensure implementation of division marketing plan and operation initiatives to improve overall customer experience
• Discuss store and department financial performance (sales, shrink, labor expenses, etc.) and other targeted goals with district manager and store leaders
• Ensure the effective implementation of technologies and upgrade releases and the use of systems
• Assist and monitor the installation, training, and follow-up of new equipment and/or work methods via coordinators
• Partner with district managers/ store leadership to ensure stores operate within the expense goals
• Review operational measures (reports, scorecards) with store leaders and district managers
• Monitor competitive situations and significant activities
• Provide feedback to Retail Operations manager, district managers, and store leaders on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in the Front-End departments and ensure training and transition as required of new department managers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, and company policies and standards on applications and/or programs
• Monitor and support Food Safety, Safety and Sanitation best practices
• Conduct annual Anti-Money Laundering audit for assigned stores
• Travel to various store locations to provide necessary support
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Assess each store's ability to exceed customer expectations.
• Serve as SME and liaison with Retail Operations to feedback on enterprise plans.
• Coordinate division rollout and training for Front-End solutions.
• Work with store management to identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
• Travel to various store locations to provide necessary support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Change management

Meeting facilitation

Store operations analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fred Meyer is seeking a role focused on assessing store performance and driving improvements across ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with Retail Operations and Front-End/KPF teams to feedback on enterprise plans, coordinate rollouts, and train staff on Front-End solutions.

You will analyze reports with district managers, suggest corrective actions, and work across divisions to achieve Front-End goals while