Job Summary:

Support Kroger Digital Merchandising Team(s) by providing item information, data needs, and communication with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members.  Professionally represent PLM, Kroger, and its suppliers

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
• Support eCommerce item setup responsibilities
• Communicate necessary eCommerce related supplier details
• Provide necessary information to various eCommerce teams
• Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner
• Assisting in any special projects as needed

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, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications
• Organizational and teamwork skills
• Problem solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience handling customer inquiries and issues

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