DRUG-GEN MDSE/HCC & COSMETICS SECTION LEADER - Fred Meyer

Manage and maximize the financial performance of the HCC and Cosmetics department and maintain excellence in customer service and sales. Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. 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 GED
- Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
- Fred Meyer lift truck certification/license
- Minimum 18 years of age/19 years in Idaho/19 in Alaska if selling tobacco
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage direct reports
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train
- Strong attention to detail

Desired
- Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure- Model Customer 1st behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Maintain compliance with corporate policies/divisional standards including merchandising, food safety, signing, conditioning, stockroom, fixtures usage and maintenance, quality ordering functions, shrink control, shipping/receiving, salvage, freight receiving/stocking procedure
- Plan ads/store events; manage/execute planograms and department merchandising
- Verify implementation of weekly Merchandise Specialists Notes, Off-Shelf Merchandising Notes, and Period Planners to complete merchandising assignments
- Schedule completion of price changes
- Receive and process freight
- Perform inventory control functions, as required
- Verify ads and promotions are set to standard
- Build displays to plans
- Verify accuracy on price changes
- Monitor overstock/understock conditions
- Process E-40 Transfers
- Process callbacks
- Interview and hire new personnel
- Monitor overstock/understock conditions to maintain ordering system integrity
- Partner with Grocery department leader to write schedule
- Monitor daily/weekly sales; prepare profit/loss reviews
- Maintain salvage procedures; manage inventory process
- 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
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation