Space Planning Analyst

Job Summary

Execute the Kroger Company’s space management and assortment process for assigned categories through planogram development. Enhance the shopping experience by positively and measurably impacting sales/margins.

About the role

This hybrid position requires working in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop expertise in assortment and planogram development to enable Kroger to reach their sales goals and stated objectives.
• Utilize data from syndicated sources such as 84.51 and IRI to support category objectives.
• Learn the JDA/Blue Yonder software for planogram development.
• Assist in quality assurance pre and post planogram publishing for each category update.
• Execute every step of the KOMPASS process; develop efficiencies on an ongoing basis and constantly contribute to the process including presentation creation, project tracking, etc.
• Communicate with internal and external departments as needed to execute planograms as requested.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Degree in Business, Statistics or Marketing
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience functioning in a corporate office environment
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Able 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

Competencies/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 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