Advanced Data Engineer - Assortment Analytics Tech Lead

The Kroger Co. • Blue Ash, OH

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About The Position

The Advanced Data Engineer - Assortment Analytics Tech Lead will lead our assortment data platform strategy for merchandising analytics using Databricks, Unity Catalog & AI/ML. You'll architect and build solutions that directly impact key assortment planning and execution in merchandizing.
Build world-class analytics capabilities with Databricks/PowerBI
Implement AI-driven assortment optimization & demand forecasting
Design data governance for self-service merchandising analytics
Develop agentic AI workflows for automated insights & recommendations
Lead a team of data engineers, PowerBI developers and analysts
Accountable for leading activities that create deliverables to guide the direction, development, and delivery of technological responses to targeted business outcomes. Provide facilitation, analysis and design tasks required for the development of an enterprise's data and information architecture, focusing on data as an asset for the enterprise. Develop reusable standards, design patterns, guidelines, and configurations to evolve the technical infrastructure related to data and information across the enterprise, including direct collaboration with 84.51. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

Responsibilities

• Lead our assortment data platform strategy for merchandising analytics using Databricks, Unity Catalog & AI/ML
• Architect and build solutions that directly impact key assortment planning and execution in merchandizing
• Build world-class analytics capabilities with Databricks/PowerBI
• Implement AI-driven assortment optimization & demand forecasting
• Design data governance for self-service merchandising analytics
• Develop agentic AI workflows for automated insights & recommendations
• Lead a team of data engineers, PowerBI developers and analysts
• Accountable for leading activities that create deliverables to guide the direction, development, and delivery of technological responses to targeted business outcomes
• Provide facilitation, analysis and design tasks required for the development of an enterprise's data and information architecture, focusing on data as an asset for the enterprise
• Develop reusable standards, design patterns, guidelines, and configurations to evolve the technical infrastructure related to data and information across the enterprise, including direct collaboration with 84.51
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

Benefits

• The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.
• We'll help you thrive, with access to:
• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
• For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees