Three sixty Merchandising Specialist

## three sixty Merchandising Specialist Apply locations:
Corporate Office Newport time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR104156
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

*** Professionally represent 360 Merchandising and its suppliers to Kroger.  Actively facilitate communications with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members.  Provide administrative support for 360 Business Managers, focusing on client data entry and communication to drive growth.  Actively represent 1-2 brands with Business Manager oversight to learn and become efficient in sales planning and other functions.
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* 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.
* Work with Training and Development on best practice development for item setup, sales plan entry, vendor management, assortment lifecycle communications, etc.  Assist Training and Development with training program enhancements.
* Actively oversee 1-2 brands, leading calls, and communication with our clients with Business Manager oversight.
* Update and Maintain Item Grids
* Prepare and distribute weekly client reports as required.
* Prepare period sales plan files for ESP entry and communicate with suppliers.
* Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
* Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
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* MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

*** 4 year degree preferred or any appropriate combination of education and experience.
* Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics is desirable.
* 1 + years of retail grocery experience preferred.
* Expert knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications.
* Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger’s strategy.
* Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support.
* Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
* Experience handling customer inquiries and issues
** MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
*** Must be able to:  + remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time  + must be able to lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally
** DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB

EXPERIENCE:

*** Administrative support position in office environment supporting clients to Kroger
* Retail or grocery experience
** COMPETENCIES/

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 with Merchandising Managers, Account Managers, Analysts, ASP’s, Vendors, CSM Teams and Category Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
* Building Trust – interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
* Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and P.L. Marketing employees in the English language
* Customer Focus – making others’ needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with fellow P.L. Marketing and Kroger…