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The Kroger Co.

Portland, Oregon · Posted 3 days ago

Division Merchandise Manager, Apparel Planning

Full-time
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About the role

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 

Source: employer career site (oraclecloud). Listed Oct 30, 2026. Confirm all details on the employer's site.