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Job description
Divisional Merchandising Manager – Women’s Apparel
Are you a strategic merchant with a passion for women’s fashion and a knack for navigating complex retail ecosystems? Kroger is seeking a dynamic Divisional Merchandising Manager (DMM) to lead our Women’s Apparel category across all channels, driving innovation, profitability, and customer delight.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute category vision aligned with Kroger’s brand and Our Brands initiatives.
Assortment Planning: Curate commercially viable assortments across in-store and online channels.
Financial Performance: Drive sales growth, manage budgets, and optimize profitability.
Trend Forecasting: Analyze market trends, customer insights, and sales data to inform purchasing decisions.
Innovation: Identify new opportunities for growth and differentiation.
Vendor Management: Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery.
Inventory Optimization: Monitor stock levels, adjust assortments, and minimize markdowns.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Influence and lead teams across merchandising, marketing, planning, and product development.
Marketing & Promotion: Oversee ad plans, display strategies, and storytelling through content and catalogs.
Private Label Development: Partner with Corporate Brands to enhance private label offerings.
Qualifications
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
Benefits
At Kroger, we’re transforming retail through innovation, inclusion, and integrity. Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, Purchasing
Industry: Retail
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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