Kroger Corporate
KPF/CATEGORY MANAGER I (Finance)
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any product and project management experience
- 2+ years procurement experience
- 2+ years store management or Retail Operations experience
- 2+ years division or corporate category management, merchandising or gift services experience- Develop and execute merchandising and operational strategies such that budgeted financial and customer metrics are achieved
- Create business plans and develop budgets that deliver the sales and profit requirements established for the assigned products and categories
- Develop expert level knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements
- Utilize Kroger internal data and industry available information to best position specific products/programs for long-term sustainable growth, increased market share, and best in class standards
- Deliver growth expectations within omni-channel platforms
- Develop market level promotions and new products to increase the sales of assigned products and categories
- Produce communication tools and marketing vehicles that drive category initiatives, in collaboration with marketing and divisions
- Project adequate inventory needs to support promotional activities for assigned channels and product groups
- Conduct division/market visits to understand local market trends, competition and collaboratively seek solutions
- Negotiate favorable programs and costs while developing and maintaining strategic alliances with partners
- Work in conjunction with the KPF Digital team to develop and execute digital assets and promotions
- Utilize tools, processes and methodology developed by the KPF Project Management Office (PMO) to manage development projects
- Communicate and promote KPF initiatives throughout the organization
- Travel to gain division/market insights, to meet with vendors and to gain industry knowledge
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation