RMS Process Manager

Position: RMS Support Process Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:

The RMS Support Process Manager serves as a key business partner supporting the implementation, adoption, and ongoing utilization of RMS (Supply Sync) and iTrade purchasing systems across Fresh department. This role partners with Kroger Technology and Digital, Replenishment Leaders, Commodity Buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive successful system transitions, support replenishment operations, and improve business processes.

As a subject matter expert and change champion, the Process Manager leads system transition and warehouse implementation activities, develops and delivers training resources, and supports user adoption efforts to ensure operational continuity before, during, and after go-live.

The Process Manager serves as a primary point of contact for Commodity Buyers and stakeholders, providing support for purchase order management, pricing activities, supplier setup, replenishment processes, exception resolution, and day-to-day procurement operations. This position also coordinates supplier information gathering, facilitates issue resolution, and partners with merchandising, supply chain, replenishment, and technology teams to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Success in this role requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions to deliver effective business solutions and support replenishment and supply chain objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This hybrid position will be required to work at the Kroger Store Support Center (SSC) at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule

Provide supplier information for RMS (Supply Sync) warehouse transitions, and update requested reports on an as needed basis.

Perform purchase order adjustments based off commodity buyer direction

Complete price adjustments on an as needed basis in iTrade per commodity buyer requests

Professionally and effectively represent both P.L. Marketing and peers with members of the Kroger Company Senior Management and suppliers

Gain expertise in the categories you support, through both internal and external sources; stay current on those issues that most impact assigned categories

Provide training and onboarding for new team members with continued focus around process improvement.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

4 year degree in Business, Statistics, Economics or equivalent education preferred

Minimum 1 year of Kroger space management experience preferred

Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and Power Point Experience  using Space Planning software; the ability to read and understand plan-o-grams

Knowledge of the KOMPASS process

Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications

Experience functioning in a corporate office environment

Strong leadership skills with the Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team Expert organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

Experience generating detailed reports and delivering a summary of your findings in both spreadsheet and presentation form Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message verbally to any audience including senior level executives

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Must be able toremain standing/sitting for several hours at a timelift 10-50 lbs. occasionallyCOMPETENCIES/

SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures

Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals

Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division…