Sr Merchandising Insights Manager

P.L. Marketing, Inc.•Newport, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Business Intelligence Process Manager is responsible for driving and leading business value for the Kroger Co. and its stakeholders by engineering, testing, and deploying technical solutions using data analytics and business intelligence tools. They will lead and collaborate on data projects, manage processes, identify and improve efficiencies for all stakeholders. Additionally, this role will provide recommendations and continuous technical and analytical support for all relevant people and processes.

Requirements

4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or Economics preferred
Minimum 2-year experience in a technical or analytical role
Proficient in MS SQL, Business Objects, Power Pivot, Microsoft Office/365 applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other Business Intelligence applications
Preferred experience in Kroger corporate systems and syndicated sources such as 84.51, Market 6, Mintel and IRI
Experience with ETL and Automation Processes preferred.
Data visualization tool experience. Power BI experience preferred.
Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications
Experience functioning in a Corporate Office environment
Strong organizational, leadership, 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 communicating deliverables both in person and through written communication.
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

Nice To Haves

Business Intelligence Analyst
Business Intelligence Process Manager
Data Analyst
Information Systems Analyst
Information Technology/Systems – significant experience and expertise using MS Excel & SQL
Data Scientist

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction, recommendations, and leadership in the development and execution of business intelligence processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize business intelligence initiatives.
Optimize the use of information system, reports and business intelligence technology by staying current on BI solutions and providing guidance and training to stakeholders.
Provide expert analysis, organization, and reporting of information to both PL Marketing and the Kroger Company by leveraging the data available from multiple corporate and syndicated sources such IRI, 84.51, Business Objects Universes, and internal databases.
Collect and validate data from various internal systems and data applications.
Prepare, process, and distribute scheduled reports on a routine basis using a variety of software.
Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems and work with the user to achieve positive results
Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the team.
Be a proactive team member with the optimization of information system, reports and technology
Professionally and effectively represent both P.L. Marketing and peers with members of the Kroger teams and external stakeholders
Stay current on important issues that are impactful to the success of Kroger stakeholders and P.L. Marketing
Focus on recognizing technical opportunities and creating efficiencies through process improvement and automation when appropriate
Be able to provide training and produce technical guides to end users and other team members.
Ability to learn and adopt new programs with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision
Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation