OPERATIONS/FIELD SPECIALIST at King Soopers in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Assess each store s ability to exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, service, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory conditions. Serve as the subject matter expert and liaison with Retail Operations and Front-End/KPF Manger to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the Enterprise operational plans/programs, systems and/or application opportunities. Partner with Asset Protection, KPF & AML Compliance, Division KTM and Division KSM to achieve Front-End goals. Coordinate division rollout and training for all Front-End solutions. Work with store management to identify store opportunities, analyze reports and make recommendations to improve sales, shrink, safety, profit and the customers shopping experience. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

Desired

• Training curriculum facilitation certifications

Minimum

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information
• Ability to learn and enhance knowledge and skills in various job related areas
• Proven success facilitating meetings varying in size and scope
• Experience successfully identifying, adopting and leading change initiatives
• Strong analytical, conflict management and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with committees and peer groups
• Strong skills in leadership, interpersonal relationship building and the development of others
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Analyze store operations data to identify opportunities and work with retail operations department/ store leaders to take corrective action
• Assist district managers in monitoring/troubleshooting issues affected by various applications
• Partner with Asset Protection, KPF & Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Division KTM and Division KSM to achieve Front-End goals
• Ensure implementation of division marketing plan and operation initiatives to improve overall customer experience
• Discuss store and department financial performance (sales, shrink, labor expenses, etc.) and other targeted goals with district manager and store leaders
• Ensure the effective implementation of technologies and upgrade releases and the use of systems
• Assist and monitor the installation, training, and follow-up of new equipment and/or work methods via coordinators
• Partner with district managers/ store leadership to ensure stores operate within the expense goals
• Review operational measures (reports, scorecards) with store leaders and district managers
• Monitor competitive situations and significant activities
• Provide feedback to Retail Operations manager, district managers, and store leaders on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in the Front-End departments and ensure training and transition as required of new department managers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, and company policies and standards on applications and/or programs
• Monitor and support Food Safety, Safety and Sanitation best practices
• Conduct annual Anti-Money Laundering audit for assigned stores
• Travel to various store locations to provide necessary support
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation