Retail Merchandising

POSITION SUMMARY :

To complete section plan-o-gram work on a scheduled weekly basis in a grocery store environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Read and understand plan-o-grams

Collect plan-o-grams, new item tags and new item product and prepare work area in order to complete section reset

Break down sections in an orderly manner to allow customers to shop other sections in that aisle

Re-position shelving and place product according to updated schematic

Clean up work area

Complete forms and report section completion to Kroger and immediate supervisors

Can work independently with little supervision

Be professional and helpful when dealing with customers

Maintain good relationship with store management team and staff

Comply with the guidelines established for KOMPASS employees, especially those regarding timeliness, productivity, teamwork, communication and clocking in / out guidelines

Practice safe lifting

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Ability to read and understand plan-o-grams

Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

Must be able to :

remain standing for several hours at a time

lift, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.

continuously reach up and bend down, kneel, squat, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper and lower body

mobility

lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly

have unlimited manual dexterity

tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE :

Retail store experience

COMPETENCIES / SKILLS :

Some of the Competencies / Skills required to successfully perform this position are :

Adaptability maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures

Building Strategic Working Relationships developing and using collaborative relationships in Kroger Stores to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Building Trust interacting with others in a way that gives Kroger employees confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

Communication clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language

Customer Focus making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees

Decision Making identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions;

using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences

Initiating Action taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required;

being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations

Negotiation effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties

Safety Awareness identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards

Self-Starter working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period

Work Standards setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks;

self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

Experience

Licenses & Certifications