Provide administrative support for merchandising director. Provide leadership and training of key functions to the administrative assistants within the department. Coordinate communication between the division(s), brokers/vendors, buyers and the merchandising teams. Manage telephone coverage for the department. Role model and demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- Previous experience in an administrative support role
- Ability to travel independently as needed
- Flexibility to handle ever-changing scope of assignments and projects
- Dedication to teamwork and a willingness to assist all members of the team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, listening skills and diplomacy with people
- Must be detail oriented
- Self-directed in planning and organizing work processes
- Ability to work with many other groups towards successful outcomes
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of merchandising functions

Desired
- 2+ years office experience
- Experience within other departments at Kroger
- Working knowledge of Kroger systems- Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance to members of the department including routine clerical duties and coordinating travel schedules
- Ensure accurate, efficient processing and disposition of written correspondence and protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Provide project support, including proofreading, managing distribution lists, reports and records
- Maintain and file numerous daily, period, quarterly and annual reports
- Provide professional communication on a frequent basis to other G.O. departments, divisions and suppliers
- Assist in the coordination of company activities
- Demonstrate familiarity with corporate policies and procedures, the various operating units, organizational levels and reporting relationships
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation