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Kroger•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Work with store management to ensure best-in-class store standards, excellence in operational execution, and make recommendations for improvement. Serve as a liaison to departments providing upward feedback on the effectiveness of the merchandising or operational plans/programs, as well as local needs and products. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of experience as a division manager or assistant store manager
Strong understanding of industry/technical terms and processes
Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines
Demonstrated ability to coach and train

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
Instruct and train store associates in the proper use of their store's display space and special or seasonal merchandising techniques
Follow through on the implementation of enterprise/division store sets that allow for proper allocation, variety and freshness of product
Instruct and train store department managers in proper ordering, execution of the sales plan, and the implementation and development of product mix to support consistent sales, profit, and tonnage growth
Ensure that required division methods of handling, receiving, storing, conditioning, pricing, stocking, and rotating are implemented
Ensure each department implements and executes merchandising and operational plans as directed by applicable division department
Ensure adherence to division standards on applicable commodities and departments
Actively work with store associates in the promotion of safety and shared responsibility for the achievement of a zero accident safety culture
Assist in the installation, training, and use of new equipment and/or work methods
Keep abreast of competitive situations and monitor and report significant programs or activities
Work with stores in the achievement of the shrink glide path; apply tools to manage this area
Identify training stores and managers within districts and evaluate department team strengths and opportunities
Work with appropriate resources and store teams to ensure the effective use of training programs and assist in the training of store associates
Provide input concerning promotability and selection of store department managers to district managers and assist in the training for and transition of the new department manager to their store
Travel to various company locations to inspect store conditions, customer service performance, merchandising standards, associate performance, shrink initiatives, and overall store operations
Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation