Merchandising Administrative Support Professional

P.L. Marketing • Full-time • Newport, KY, US • 4d ago

Job Summary

To positively and measurably impact the sales/margins of Our Brand Products through the support of Merchandising Managers, Analysts and other Administrative Support personnel.

Essential Job Functions

This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule
Full-time administrative support for Merchandising Manager
Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner
Work with Suppliers on information needed for Program Mercury
Create/update Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
Update and maintain item grids (spreadsheets)
Prepare and distribute weekly and period reports
Prepare period sales plan files to enter into ESP
Cost changes
Use of computer applications, ex. KCMSDW, Business Objects, Microsoft Excel, Word
Prepare period sales plan and send information to vendors
Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and Vendors
Prepare period forms to send to Kroger (ex. Merchandising Forms, Profit Surveys, etc.)
Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations
Requires strong attention to detail and ability to check work for accuracy

Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

Minimum Position Qualifications

4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications
Must have strong Microsoft application skills, specifically proficient with editing and creating Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new programs
Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems
Ability to recognize and set priorities
Exceptional organizational skills
Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people
Able to interact effectively with all of the cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
Experience handling customer inquiries and issues preferred

Minimum Physical Abilities

Must be able to:
- Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
- Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

Preferred Experience

Administrative support position in office environment
Retail or grocery experience

Competencies/Skills

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent
Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

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