Division Merchandise Manager, Kitchen

Posted: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/28/2025 08:08:52
Indexed on: 08/28/2025 08:08:52

Location: Portland, OR, 97086, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Kroger Corporate, a division of Kroger Co., is hiring!

Description:

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.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
  • 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

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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