- Line of Business: Corporate
- Banner Name: Kroger Corporate
- Hourly or Salaried: Salaried
Responsible for setting and executing overall merchandising, marketing, assortment and vendor strategy for a GM department or sub-departments. Develop annual sub-department budget for each division; accountable for meeting sales and profit goals. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Work with Planners and/or DMM Planning on annual budgets for department sales and profit for each division
- Direct and approve selection of assortment; supervises overall fashion procurement
- Achieve period and annual budgets for department sales and profit; develops strategic plans, including regional plans as needed, that focus on achieving financial goals set for the company and each division
- Review profit and loss statements every period and submits report on period results to management; develops other recaps as needed
- Develop and ensure implementation of weekly, quarterly, and annual ad and sales promotion plans; reviews advertising content
- Develop and ensure implementation of display plans; reviews schematics and product selection
- Support and ensure implementation of strategic growth and corporate initiatives, including eCommerce
- Ensure merchandising bulletins are developed and distributed on a timely basis
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors, and participate in vendor business reviews to evaluate past negotiations and terms in order to maximize sales and profit
- Collaborate with Product Development and Corporate Brands teams on private label items
- Monitor retail pricing guidelines for all items in alignment with Corporate objectives and strategy
- Direct and coordinates the activities of buyers; ensures deadlines are met
- Ensure standardization of buying processes with a focus on continuous improvement
- Conduct store tours across the enterprise
- Participate in Corporate meetings with Divisions
- Maintain a high level of awareness and evaluates the effectiveness of current industry trends for merchandise and merchandise presentation
- Maintain awareness of competitive landscape across the Enterprise
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Travel independently on a regular basis
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field, plus 6-10 years merchandise/operations manager experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
- Familiarity with merchandising techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
- Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS), and Dallas
Desired
- Familiarity with commodity markets
- Experience directing/participating on project teams
