Div Multicultural Specialist

Kroger•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Act as liaison to the appropriate corporate and division departments providing feedback and direction pertaining to Multicultural Merchandising and/or operational plans. Identify local multicultural products and program opportunities. Work with division leadership to identify multicultural needs. Provide market-based insights to corporate and division departments. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Any experience in multicultural store(s)
2+ years of store leadership experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent analytical and follow-up skills
Ability to achieve objectives through others
Proven interpersonal skills with ability to communicate / work effectively with diverse groups
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Any experience in stores that highly index to African American, Asian and/or Latin American customers

Responsibilities

Become a division expert regarding the local Multicultural competitive landscape, merchandising trends, pricing and assortment within the division and provide necessary feedback to division and corporate Merchandising
Ensure that division Kompass or Set Teams are following the corresponding Multicultural demographic store roadmap for targeted stores
Provide feedback using local insights on ad and display plans across all departments in targeted stores during development of corporate Merchandising Plan
Provide/review weekly or period progress with Corporate Sr. Category Manager, Multicultural; Request any G.O. Merchandising or Operations assistance
Lead and train store associates in the proper use of designated store display space for Multicultural Merchandising (special or seasonal)
Lead the education of the Multicultural Playbook and Ethnic Holiday Guide at division level
Report Multicultural results on period, quarterly and yearly basis; provide local insights based on sales and market trends to division and corporate teams
Align with Marketing to identify relevant multicultural community partners and help execute local events
Ensure effective department implementation and execution of Multicultural merchandising and operational plans are followed, as directed by respective division and corporate departments
Identify, manage and develop partnerships with local/regional product suppliers and educate them on the vendor process
Provide feedback to corporate Merchandising to ensure product mix that meets/exceeds our customers' expectations
Maintain and support all food safety and sanitation best practices
Work with stores in the achievement of the Shrink glide path; apply tools to manage this area
Provide feedback to store leaders and district manager, on the strengths and developmental opportunities of associates in departments that are essential to multicultural customers