DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Kroger Co.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Department Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the merchandising director and leadership and training for key functions performed by the department’s administrative assistants. The role coordinates communication among divisions, brokers and vendors, buyers, and merchandising teams, and manages telephone coverage for the department. Responsibilities include routine clerical and problem-solving support, coordinating travel schedules, processing correspondence, safeguarding confidential information, supporting projects, maintaining reports and records, and communicating professionally with other departments, divisions, and suppliers. The assistant also helps coordinate company activities and is expected to demonstrate familiarity with corporate policies, procedures, operating units, organizational levels, and reporting relationships. The role models the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Previous experience in an administrative support role.
Dedication to teamwork and willingness to assist all team members.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, listening, and diplomacy.
Detail oriented.
Self-directed in planning and organizing work processes.
Ability to work with multiple groups toward successful outcomes.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel independently as needed.
Flexibility to handle changing assignment and project scopes.
Working knowledge of merchandising functions.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of office experience.
Experience within other departments at Kroger.
Working knowledge of Kroger systems.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to department members, including routine clerical duties and coordination of travel schedules.
Provide leadership and training for key functions performed by administrative assistants within the department.
Coordinate communication between divisions, brokers and vendors, buyers, and merchandising teams.
Manage telephone coverage for the department.
Process and disposition written correspondence accurately and efficiently while protecting confidential and sensitive information.
Provide project support, including proofreading and managing distribution lists, reports, and records.
Maintain and file daily, period, quarterly, and annual reports.
Communicate professionally with other G.O. departments, divisions, and suppliers.
Assist in coordinating company activities.
Demonstrate familiarity with corporate policies and procedures, operating units, organizational levels, and reporting relationships.
Model the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.