Division Asset Protection Manager

Drive divisions in execution of operational best practices through coaching, training, and development of key division staff/district teams. Develop financial improvements in divisions that are below the enterprise average in shrink, labor, expense, and sanitation and in-stock position. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safetyFrom one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, 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 Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum
- 4+ years experience within store management and shrink and/or labor management
- Demonstrated competency in developing efficient/effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems
- Strong oral/written communication skills
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all management levels/associates
- Capable of maintaining a solutions-focused approach
- Understanding of organizational impacts resulting from changes in business processes/technologies
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Strong analytical/conceptual skills
- Ability to prioritize and recommend solution activities related to business priorities/strategies
- Ability to interact with/guide highly driven and talented individuals
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and lead large group sessions
- Excellent operational skills combined with a solid understanding of merchandising

Desired
- Division Shrink Manager
- Corporate Labor Manager
- District Coordinator
- Division CAO Manager
- Division Labor Manager
- Division Expense Manager- Develop/lead stores, districts and divisions in the execution of best practice solutions that support the achievement of company financial objectives, including shrink, labor, and expense while supporting the Customer 1st strategy
- Establish/maintain relationships with division and district management to communicate/document business strategies, execute planned activities and achieve goals
- Deliver financial improvement in divisions below enterprise average and provide feedback on current/future state processes for each solution
- Learn about processes Best in Class divisions are using to achieve desired performance goals, financial goals and process execution
- Provide feedback to the Retail Operations Communications and Corporate Training & Development teams on the effectiveness of training modules
- Learn from subject matter experts to develop potential business/technology solutions and advise store, district and division associates on the impact to business processes
- Collaborate with Best Practice Execution team leaders/Directors for Best Practices on solutions and the impact on store operations/merchandising
- Partner with subject matter experts in Asset Protection, Labor, Scheduling, Computer Automated Ordering (CAO), Fresh/Center Store Shrink, and Expense/Sanitation to ensure alignment of plans/best practices
- Identify process improvement needs and develop plans to implement suggested improvements
- Drive multi-phase solution activities in specifically assigned divisions in order to improve performance and capture activity while providing training and development to division rollout managers/teams
- Provide team members' performance feedback to division leadership for performance review documentation, discussion and succession management process
- Visit divisions/stores across the company to monitor best practices solutions
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation