Merchandising Analytics Process Manager

P.L. Marketing • Full-time • Newport, KY, US • 22h ago

Position Summary

Elevate our Merchandising Analyst team by leading the training & development of new analysts around process, insight development, forecasting, & planning. Connect with other analytics process managers to develop presentation templates, new tools & reports to further showcase the Merchandising Department’s ability. Provide coverage for open positions at the category level as needed. Support the Merchandising Manager and Category Strategy Management teams to drive new business while focusing on current assortment and strategies to grow sales for Our Brands. Utilize historical and forward-looking resources to partner with internal teams, Demand Planners, Replenishment, and Suppliers to improve Our Brands in-stock positioning.

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
Collect and validate data from internal systems and supplier sources as needed
Communicate opportunities and insights to internal cross-functional teams
Develop & train Merchandising Analyst’s in-order-to provide best-in-class insights, reports, & communication
Helps provide insights to the Our Brand department through an understanding of the business need
Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems and work with the user to achieve positive results
Stay current on important issues that are impactful to the success of Kroger Our Brands
Work with sourcing manager in effective communication with Divisions buyers/suppliers in consistent flow of product inventory.
Work with Administrative Support Personnel (ASP) to accurately submit TradePoint promotional contracts, ESP & cost changes that reflect agreed upon events supported by Category Team.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics is desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
2 + years of retail grocery experience preferred.
Knowledge of internet and web based applications
Strong organizational and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into a deliverable solution
Experience generating detailed reports and delivering a summary of your findings in both spreadsheet and presentation form
Ability to adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
Ability to build and maintain positive and productive business relationships with users and team members
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience, from senior level executives to business users
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Reporting and database experience

Minimum Physical Abilities

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

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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