Digital Merchandising ASP

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in any special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 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.

Physical Abilities

• Remain standing or sitting for several hours at a time.
• Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally.

Preferred Experience

• Administrative support position in an office environment.
• Retail or grocery experience.

Skills

• 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 the 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.