MEAT-SEAFOOD MDSE/FIELD SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assess each store's ability to exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory conditions. Serve as the subject matter expert on Meat/Seafood and liaison along with Meat/Seafood Merchandiser to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the merchandising or operational plans/programs. Work collaboratively with associates in the execution of store product plan-o-grams and serve as subject matter expert in all areas of the Meat/Seafood department. Focus on teaching and coaching the Merchandising plan and upskilling associates in stores. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Share merchandising plans with store leadership, department leaders and associates through frequent and timely store visits
- Instruct and train store department leaders on writing good schedules and orders and understands consequences of ineffective schedules and orders
- Instruct and train stores associates in the proper use of display space, special or seasonal merchandising techniques and follow through on implementation of enterprise/division store sets that allow for proper allocation, variety and freshness of product
- Instruct and train store department leaders in proper ordering, execution of the sales plan, implementation and of product mix to support consistent sales, profit, tonnage growth and improve shrink
- Ensure company standards of handling, receiving, storage, trimming, conditioning, pricing, stocking rotating, and cooling are implemented at store level
- Ensure implementation and execution of merchandising and operational plans
- Implement Freshness & Standards initiatives
- Ensure store compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and enterprise/division policy; ensure adherence to Company standards on applicable commodities and departments
- Maintain and support all food safety and sanitation best practices
- Review store orders for adjustments and work closely with division field merchandiser and corporate departments to resolve product delivery issues
- Work with store associates in the promotion of safety and shared responsibility for the achievement of a zero-accident safety culture
- Assist in the effective implementation of technologies and use of systems (CAO, etc.)
- Work with stores in the achievement of the shrink glide path; apply tools to manage this area
- Provide feedback to store leader and district manager, on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in the Meat/Seafood department
- Work with HR resources, store teams and district manager to ensure the effective use of training programs and assist in the training
- Provide input concerning promotability and selection of store department leaders and assistant department leaders to district managers and field merchandisers and assist in training for/transition of the new department leaders
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- 2+ years store leadership experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to achieve objectives through others

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any experience store department leader for Meat/Seafood
- Any experience as assistant store leader

ABOUT US

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

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.

• 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.

• Health care benefits
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Group term life insurance eligible
• Eligible for an annual bonus based upon company performance
• Potential eligibility for restricted stock
• Associate discounts

• Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
• Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career