Merchandising Analytics Process Manager

P.L. Marketing, Inc. • Newport, RI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elevate our Merchandising Analyst team by leading the training & development of new analysts around process, insight development, forecasting, & planning. Connect with other analytics process managers to develop presentation templates, new tools & reports to further showcase the Merchandising Department’s ability. Provide coverage for open positions at the category level as needed. Support the Merchandising Manager and Category Strategy Management teams to drive new business while focusing on current assortment and strategies to grow sales for Our Brands. Utilize historical and forward-looking resources to partner with internal teams, Demand Planners, Replenishment, and Suppliers to improve Our Brands in-stock positioning.

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• 2 + years of retail grocery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of internet and web based applications
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into a deliverable solution
• Experience generating detailed reports and delivering a summary of your findings in both spreadsheet and presentation form
• Ability to adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to build and maintain positive and productive business relationships with users and team members
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience, from senior level executives to business users
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Reporting and database experience

Responsibilities

• Collect and validate data from internal systems and supplier sources as needed
• Communicate opportunities and insights to internal cross-functional teams
• Develop & train Merchandising Analyst’s in-order-to provide best-in-class insights, reports, & communication
• Helps provide insights to the Our Brand department through an understanding of the business need
• Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems and work with the user to achieve positive results
• Stay current on important issues that are impactful to the success of Kroger Our Brands
• Work with sourcing manager in effective communication with Divisions buyers/suppliers in consistent flow of product inventory.
• Work with Administrative Support Personnel (ASP) to accurately submit TradePoint promotional contracts, ESP & cost changes that reflect agreed upon events supported by Category Team.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

What This Job Offers

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