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Kroger Family of Companies Division Merchandise Manager, Our Brands in Lake Mary, Florida
Direct and oversee the development of processes and activities for the Apparel department. Assume accountability for the Apparel department, -Our Brand- and financial performance for the department, including enterprise sales, gross margin and turnover. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Provide a global vision and strategy for the company's Apparel -Our Brands- products, including their look, feel and merchandising presentation
Manage the development of a proper fit standard for ready-to-wear, men's and children's categories
Direct and establish seasonal development calendars
Approve final technical packages for Corporate Brand seasonal apparel negotiation processes
Establish 3, 5 and 10 year -Our Brand- strategic sales plans to support long term financial and strategic plans for the general merchandising group
Create budgets for all development expenses
Identify direct import opportunities for -Our Brand- and drive a profitable conversion rate that maintains an optimum financial corporate brand mix of goods as a percentage of total category
Direct the management of the Apparel departments non-disclosure agreements with corporate brand vendor partners
Develop period, quarterly and annual sales/profitability reports for -Our Brand- products and identify sales opportunities for coming quarters
Identify and drive creative merchandising solutions for -Our Brand- products that are tailored to multiple channel store formats
Support Apparel department development teams to ensure division leadership is providing proper associate training pertaining to enterprise safety, social and environmental initiatives and policies
Oversee seasonal logistic performance reviews with international and domestic logistics teams
Travel to domestic and international markets, focusing on the vendor matrix to meet the needs of enterprise initiatives
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum
Bachelors Degree business, merchandising or a related field
6+ years business, merchandising or a related field
Experience with United States customs policies and regulations
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Experience with consumer product safety commission testing requirements and test report analysis
Desired
Retail buyer, general merchandise
Product Developer, Designer