Supply Chain Specialist

P.L. Marketing • Full-time • Newport, KY, US • 1w ago

Position Summary

Support Kroger Supply Chain to guarantee on-time or expedited receipt of critical vendor purchase orders (POs). Connect with suppliers daily to monitor status of and identify opportunities with POs, escalate to appropriate contacts and assist with resolution efforts, as needed. Investigate late received POs to identify root cause and responsible party.

Essential Job Functions

This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least one half day per week based on your team’s schedule
Works with both Corporate Brand and National Brand to accurately assess ordering & receiving needs for the Kroger Company.
Manage a daily email process for multiple vendors detailing outstanding purchase orders.
Collaborate with vendors on opportunities in getting product delivered to Kroger faster.
Maintain detailed notes and status updates on all POs and share with appropriate parties.
Communicate information from Kroger Transportation team on backhaul orders to vendors.
Work collaboratively with other areas of our Supply Chain analyst team with a strong focus around process improvement, training, and communication.
Must be able to perform essential job function of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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
Degree in Business, Marketing or comparable area of study preferred
Experience in the grocery, supply chain, retailing, merchandising or CPG industry preferred
Proficient in utilizing Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Experience working in large data base systems and other web based applications
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience working in a collaborative team environment
Very strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message to senior level executives
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task

Minimum Physical Abilities

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

Preferred Experience

A blend of merchandising and data analysis experience
Experience with category sales, marketing, management, product development, negotiations, vendor relations, supply chain operations, procurement, distribution, and merchandising

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
Leadership – ability to recognize and provide training opportunities; give clear direction to accomplish assigned tasks; hold others to high standards of accountability and address issues when needed in a way that encourages, not discourages the employee
Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
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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