APPAREL/RELIEF ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Apparel/Relief Assistant Department Leader assists with managing the department, maximizing financial opportunities, and assuming management responsibilities when the manager and assistant manager are absent. The role models and demonstrates the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position involves selling products and performing cashier functions; maintaining merchandising, stockroom, freight, policy, and safety standards; supporting inventory replenishment and shrink-control procedures; monitoring sales and stock conditions; and handling customer requests, incidents, transfers, salvage, donations, and administrative tasks. The role also works with associates to maintain inviting common areas.

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 a combination of relevant education and experience.
Meet the minimum age requirement of 18, 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, labor agreement, freight receiving and stocking, and safety standards.
Verify advertisements are in stock and perform ad audits.
Process and file mail.
Follow 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/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 ensure common associate areas, such as break rooms and training areas, are inviting and reflect “Our People Are Great.”
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over the associate's career through the Continuing Education program.
Training programs and career pathways.

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