Assistant Category Manager

Company Name: Kroger General Office
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Support Category Manager(s) in achieving category sales, units, profit dollars, and growth objectives. Support category strategy and execution (e.g., assist in the development of sales / promotional plans). Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with assortment (including item setup & maintenance), pricing strategy and planogramming (if applicable).
• Assist with forecasting and achieving weekly and period category sales goals, profit dollars, growth objectives, EBITDA, Household and loyalty development and share of market in assigned categories.
• Provide support to the Category Manager for proofing ads, versions and collateral, as needed.
• Support review of sales and promotional performance by Division.
• Assist with division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP).
• Assist with category and competitor research.
• Assist with Division, supplier, vendor, and other relationships / communications.
• Assist with reaching Corporate Brand sales and share goals (as assigned).
• Facilitate display planning, communicate plans to divisions, and monitor compliance.
• Support special projects as needed.
• Create and maintain reports (daily, monthly and quarterly).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in one of the following areas: replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store co-management, operations, or brand management
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to travel independently

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Exposure to Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse, Business Objects, Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP), and dunnhumby
• Division store management experience
• Replenishment buying

 

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Technology Skills: [[mfield6]]
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
Keywords: merchandising

 

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more than 368,000 Associates across 34 states and the District of Columbia. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

 

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || None || Grocery; Merchandising || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None