APPAREL/RELIEF ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Assist with management of the department, maximize financial opportunities, and assume management responsibilities when the manager and assistant manager are absent. Model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position supports sales, customer service, department standards, inventory and replenishment processes, shrink control, daily operational follow-up, incident reporting, and store initiatives. The role must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus at least six months of Fred Meyer experience and one to two years of related retail experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
At least 18 years of age, or 19 in Alaska.
Ability to pass a drug test.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work weekends and nights on a regular basis.
Ability to travel independently on a rare basis.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Familiarity with industry and technical terms and processes.
Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines.
Ability to continue education.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS), and current Company email.
Experience directing or participating on project teams.
Working knowledge of alarms, sprinklers, and printers.

Responsibilities

Sell products to customers and perform cashier functions.
Maintain compliance with divisional signing, merchandising, recovery, fixture usage and maintenance, folding and hanging, stockroom, corporate policy, applicable labor agreement, freight receiving and stocking, and safety standards.
Verify advertisements are in stock and perform ad audits.
Process and file mail.
Maintain compliance with Replenishment Management System (RMS) procedures.
Participate in shrink control guidelines and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) standards.
Monitor overstock and understock conditions.
Follow up on daily tours.
Verify daily follow-up of Time and Attendance.
Maintain awareness of daily sales.
Identify and take appropriate action on maintenance and repair needs.
Respond to verbal customer comments, complaints, and requests.
Complete customer incident and associate incident or accident report forms when necessary.
Process salvage and donations.
Complete call backs and verify credits.
Access online sales information.
Process Intersection Transfers.
Promote and follow Company initiatives.
Work with associates to manage common associate areas, such as break rooms and training areas, ensuring they are inviting in appearance and reflect “Our People Are Great.”
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.