Chain Commercial Operations Specialist - Kroger; Bellevue, WA

Job Title:

Chain Commercial Operations Specialist - Kroger (Bellevue, WA)

Location:

Bellevue, WA, US, 98004

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive package with starting hourly pay rate of $29 - $49 / hour. This hourly range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

As a full‑time employee, you can choose from a wide‑ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Additional Information: Will work daily in our Bellevue office located at 411 108th Ave., NE, Suite 1700, Bellevue, WA 98004

Responsible for tracking, prioritizing, receiving and transferring inventory to ensure timely supply of products to service our customers. Acts as liaison between commercial, trade development, operations, or any other departments to ensure alignment of forecast and fulfillment.

• Point of contact for purchase order inquiries
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in ETAs, past due ETAs, and back‑order items
• Collaborate with supply chain, trade development, and sales to resolve supply constraints
• Review reports and logs to ensure back‑order and out of stock are ordered and ETAs are updated on purchase orders
• Support commercial forecasting activities including adjustments due to supply constraints or other factors to improve forecast accuracy and customer service levels
• Commercial support and communication point of contact for supplemental orders, item status, inventory allocation, and inventory performance reporting and updates
• Assist operations team in prioritizing and processing order schedules and receipts and assist in managing over‑inventoried products
• Process in‑state (appointed/terminated brands), out‑of‑state and intra‑Company SGWS transfer processes and follow up
• Oversee item destruction and inventory reduction process on behalf of commercial teams
• Drive continuous improvement in the inventory process, identify roadblocks and create action plans to resolve
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed for brand transfers+
• Proficient working knowledge of computerized applications, for example, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and specialized business applications software
• Strong knowledge of the inventory process practice including commercial sales, demand planning, accounting and operations functions

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to the rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May…