Project Manager I

PL Marketing • Newport, RI

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the Our Brands Project Manager in product development & OB category business plans to deliver results in the timelines established. Support the overall new item process including sourcing for cuttings and data entry. Professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger, while actively facilitating 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 Support the Our Brands Project Managers throughout the New Item Process. Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including: OB leadership, Merchandising, Manufacturing, and Suppliers among others. Help the CSM lead the commercialization of projects as identified within business plans, while supporting Project Tracker. Execute new item setup and supplier communication in collaboration with ASP, PCOE, and Merchandising Teams. Communicate relevant project details with division support. Assist CSM with delivering a total product experience that meets category and customer expectations. Be a positive champion for OB's mission, vision and goals. Drive strategic thinking to communicate our OB vision across the enterprise. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient Microsoft office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Expert organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Must be able to: remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
• lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, or Economics preferred
• 2+ years of retail grocery experience preferred
• Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger's strategy preferred
• A blend of grocery merchandising and data analysis experience
• Minimum of 2 years' grocery experience in a merchandising capacity

Responsibilities

• Support the Our Brands Project Managers throughout the New Item Process.
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including: OB leadership, Merchandising, Manufacturing, and Suppliers among others.
• Help the CSM lead the commercialization of projects as identified within business plans, while supporting Project Tracker.
• Execute new item setup and supplier communication in collaboration with ASP, PCOE, and Merchandising Teams.
• Communicate relevant project details with division support.
• Assist CSM with delivering a total product experience that meets category and customer expectations.
• Be a positive champion for OB's mission, vision and goals.
• Drive strategic thinking to communicate our OB vision across the enterprise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees