Regional Category Manager Jobs

Company Name: Kroger General Office

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Achieve category sales, units, profit dollars and growth objectives for assigned Divisions. Manage supplier and distributor relationships. Support category strategy and execution. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and communicate information to Divisions including: category results, trends, market share, pricing simulations, targets, and weekly promotional forecasting.
• Customize category sales plan for assigned Divisions and identify/address gaps to budgets/targets.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Negotiate favorable programs and costs while developing and maintaining strategic alliances with the trade.
• Manage assortment (including item setup & maintenance), determine pricing strategy, and lead planogramming (including store execution as needed) process for assigned Divisions (if applicable).
• Proof ads, versions and collateral and review commodity and promo performance by Division.
• Serve as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned Divisions, staying abreast of commodity and brand performance trends, competitors and regional preferences (traveling as needed).
• Assist with category review process.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports, if applicable
• Maintain division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal laws / regulations (as needed depending on category).
• Execute category strategy and planning (including customer communications, COGS, and digital).

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• 3+ years experience in one of the following areas: replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train
• Ability to travel independently
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Vendor negotiations
• Bachelor's Degree
• Division Sales Manager, Store Coordinator, or Store Manager
• Promo planning

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Certifications/Licenses: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio

Keywords

Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. As the largest traditional grocery chain in the U.S. and one of the world's largest retailers, we employee more nearly half a million Associates across 35 states. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names . At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || [[mfield2]] || Category Management || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None