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Kroger

New Store Merchandising Lead - Meat/Seafood

Sulphur, LA

Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: non-exempt

Position Summary:

Prepare newly constructed and/or remodeled stores for grand openings. Execute merchandising plans for departments; prepare backrooms and sales floor areas for functionality. Assist assigned department head in training new hires and act as a liaison between the merchandising specialist and the department head. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Set the store's back room, prep rooms, and sales floor for grand opening per the plan outlined by the New Store Merchandiser in conjunction with Merchandising Specialists.
  • Assist in writing pre-grand opening and grand opening schedules.
  • Prepare departments for specific pre-opening training sessions.
  • Responsible for inventory, shrink, and CAO maintenance where applicable.
  • Set departments to open with Key Retailing processes in place.
  • Set, stock, and merchandise any department designated by the New Store Merchandiser.
  • Ensures coordination of all ordering of merchandise and supplies on schedule from warehouse and authorized vendors. Follows through on sales plans, making sure ample merchandise is ordered to support sales display and advertising plans.
  • Ensures freshness of product.
  • Ensures correct pricing of merchandise within the department.
  • Ensures proper load check-in (pallet count, survey, totes etc.). Responsible for training the clerks working within the department to follow proper load check-in procedures. Reports all discrepancies immediately to New Store Merchandiser
  • Follow through with all paperwork to ensure proper handling of transferred merchandise, inventory control, surveys and pricing.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, and communicating all equipment that is in disrepair with New Store Merchandiser as soon as such is noticed or identified. Ensures safety inspections are completed on time.
  • Responsible for sanitation within the department. Prepare departments to pass all pre-opening inspections. Operates within the control of government regulatory agencies, federal, state, and local, in accordance with guidelines set forth through policies and procedures.
  • Attends periodic meetings with the New Store Merchandiser and construction team to ensure alignment with project workflow activities and expectations.
  • Responsible for training and coaching associates within the department to effectively perform their job duties at a satisfactory or above level.

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• Other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Desire 2 years of previous experience as a Department Head or equivalent experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience

  • Department Head Experience


Education Level: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift(s): Day; Evening
Regions: Mountain

States: Louisiana
Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: LA || Sulphur || 1421 S. Beglis || 70663 || Kroger Stores || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None

Client-provided location(s): Sulphur, LA, USA
Job ID: kroger-2069956
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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