Apparel/Relief Assistant Department Leader

Assist with the management of the department, maximize all financial opportunities, and assume the management responsibilities in the absence of the manager and assistant manager. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sell products to customers; perform cashier functions 

• Maintain compliance with the following: divisional signing, merchandising, recovery, fixtures usage and maintenance standards, divisional folding/hanging standards, stockroom standards, corporate policies, labor agreements (when applicable), freight receiving and freight stocking standards, and safety guidelines and standards 

• Verify ads are in stock and perform ad audits 

• Process and file mail 

• Maintain compliance with Replenishment Management System (RMS) procedures 

• Participate in shrink control guidelines and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) standards 

• Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions 

• Follow up on daily tours 

• Verify daily follow up of Time and Attendance 

• Maintain awareness of daily sales 

• Identify and take appropriate action on all maintenance/repair needs 

• Respond to verbal customer comments/complaints/requests 

• Complete customer incident and associate incident/accident report forms, when necessary 

• Process salvage and donations 

• Complete call backs/verify credits 

• Access on-line sales information 

• Process Intersection Transfers 

• Promote and follow Company initiatives 

• All store management 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" 

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation 

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of six months Fred Meyer experience and one-two years related retail experience; or combination of relevant education and experience. 

• Minimum 18 years of age/19 years of age in Alaska 

• Ability to pass drug test 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to work weekends/nights on a regular basis 

• Ability to travel independently on a rare basis 

• Maintain confidentiality 

• Accuracy/attention to detail 

• Familiarity with industry/technical terms/processes 

• Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines 

• Ability to continue education 

• Valid driver's license 

Desired

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, Report Management and Distribution System (RMDS), and current Company email 
• Experience directing/participating on project teams 
• Working knowledge of alarms, sprinklers, and printers