JOB DESCRIPTION
Partner with Transition team and Merchandisers within the division to coordinate a balanced marketing program, merchandising strategies and plans for respective divisions. Achieve a high level of knowledge on local market trends, customer needs, customer life-styles and competitive activity that impacts on the division marketing program to meet/exceed customers' expectations. Work collaboratively with corporate teams to achieve Grocery sales and profit budgets. Achieve effective balanced program to fit individual market to encompass sales planning, space management, price management, and service. Achieve Division Business Plan in alignment with the Company Business Plan. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide local/regional market data input to corporate team for selection of items advertised and establishing competitive advertised retails
- Establish and maintain a systematic procedure to obtain knowledge of local competitive retail structures.; analyze and provide this information to all stakeholders to ensure competitive and profitable retail price structure
- Use historical and forecasted statistical information to ensure merchandising leadership in Grocery
- Work closely with all other division departments to ensure prompt and complete follow-through on sales and merchandising plans
- Assist Grocery Merchandiser in developing Division Business Plan consistent with the Company Business Plan
- Assist Grocery Merchandiser in developing realistic budgets for Grocery
- Implement company policy and standards in Grocery
- Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and skill in all areas that the company operates
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Ability to project and react to business issues
- System and software knowledge
- Ability to anticipate customer trends
- Ability to effectively establish priorities
Desired
- Division District Coordinator experience
- Division or Corporate Category Manager experience
- Corporate Merchandising experience
- Experience in more than one division Merchandising department
- Bachelor's degree
ABOUT US
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!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.