APPAREL/RELIEF ASST DEPT LEADER at The Kroger Co. in Burien, Washington

Job Description:

Assist with the management of the department, maximize all financial opportunities, and assume the management responsibilities in the absence of the manager and assistant manager. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!Minimum

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of six months Fred Meyer experience and one-two years related retail experience; or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age/19 years of age in Alaska
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work weekends/nights on a regular basis

• Ability to travel independently on a rare basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms/processes
• Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines
• Ability to continue education
• Valid driver's license

Desired

• 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/participating on project teams
• Working knowledge of alarms, sprinklers, and printers

• Sell products to customers; perform cashier functions
• Maintain compliance with the following: divisional signing, merchandising, recovery, fixtures usage and maintenance standards, divisional folding/hanging standards, stockroom standards, corporate policies, labor agreements (when applicable), freight receiving and freight stocking standards, and safety guidelines and standards

• Verify ads 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

• Maintain awareness of overstock/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 all maintenance/repair needs
• Respond to verbal customer comments/complaints/requests
• Complete customer incident and associate incident/accident report forms, when necessary
• Process salvage and donations
• Complete call backs/verify credits
• Access on-line sales information
• Process Intersection Transfers
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• All store management 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"
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation