Digital Merch Specialist

P.L. Marketing, Inc. • Newport, KY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Support Kroger Digital Merchandising Team in developing best practices for the Kroger ‘Ship’ platform. Professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger, and actively facilitate communications with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule Execute eCommerce item setup responsibilities between internal Ship teams and suppliers Facilitate necessary eCommerce related supplier details to Ship suppliers Coordinate end of the month new item billing and invoicing for the Boca AP Team Work with the Boca planning, item setup, and AP teams, and suppliers to answer support launch logistic details Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner Assisting in any special projects as needed Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred 2 + years of retail grocery experience preferred Expert knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger’s strategy Strong organizational and teamwork skills Strong analytical and 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 MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must be able to: Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Administrative support position in office environment Retail or grocery experience COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are: 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 Leadership – ability to recognize and provide training opportunities; give clear direction to accomplish assigned tasks; hold others to high standards of accountability and address issues when needed in a way that encourages, not discourages the employee Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties 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 Since 1989, P.L. Marketing has assisted the sales and merchandising of Corporate Brand consumer products for the Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Additionally, we provide a multitude of merchandising and operational services for Kroger’s General Office, divisions, and stores, all while being employee-owned.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred
• 2 + years of retail grocery experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications
• Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger’s strategy
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and 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
• Must be able to: Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
• Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Execute eCommerce item setup responsibilities between internal Ship teams and suppliers
• Facilitate necessary eCommerce related supplier details to Ship suppliers
• Coordinate end of the month new item billing and invoicing for the Boca AP Team
• Work with the Boca planning, item setup, and AP teams, and suppliers to answer support launch logistic details
• Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner
• Assisting in any special projects as needed
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees