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Kroger · 5 months ago

Division Merchandise Manager, Apparel

position3800 SE 22nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97202, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date6+ years exp

Kroger is seeking a dynamic Divisional Merchandising Manager (DMM) to lead our Women’s Apparel category across all channels. This role involves developing and executing merchandise strategies that enhance brand positioning and drive financial performance.

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Responsibilities

Define and execute category vision aligned with Kroger’s brand and Our Brands initiatives
Curate commercially viable assortments across in-store and online channels
Drive sales growth, manage budgets, and optimize profitability
Analyze market trends, customer insights, and sales data to inform purchasing decisions
Identify new opportunities for growth and differentiation
Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery
Monitor stock levels, adjust assortments, and minimize markdowns
Influence and lead teams across merchandising, marketing, planning, and product development
Oversee ad plans, display strategies, and storytelling through content and catalogs
Partner with Corporate Brands to enhance private label offerings

Qualification

Omni-channel merchandisingFinancial acumenVendor managementTrend forecastingPrivate label strategiesContent creationCross-functional collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
6–10 years of merchandising/operations management experience
Proven success in omni-channel merchandising across wholesale, specialty, mass, and DTC retailers
Experience with both in-store and digital channels (5–8 years digital)
Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership
Ability to lead through ambiguity and change
Experience in content creation and storytelling
Experience with private label and wholesale strategies

Company

Kroger

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Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
dateFounded in 1883
location
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.thekrogerco.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1984-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer

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