Apparel/Asst Dept Leader

Kroger•Cornelius, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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