DRUG-GEN MDSE/HCC & COSMETICS SECTION LEADER

Job Title

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.

Responsibilities

- 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

Qualifications

Minimum- High School Diploma or GED - Any experience directing/participating on project teams- 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- Proficient in Microsoft Office