Kroger Health Contract Manager Jobs

5+ years of first-hand experience in category management/ development and proven history of working directly with customers.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Business or related field required; ideal candidate will have Certifications in

Experience with 84.51/OnDemand Kroger suite

Experience in planogram development, both practical software applications as well as assortment strategy.

Working knowledge of POG creation/JDA/Apollo

Effective communication skills - both internally and directly with customers

Proven experience in product management, especially in maintenance, Maximo, and mobile solutions.

Proficiency in requirements analysis and management, utilizing agile methodologies.

Lead teams to refine, prioritize, and manage requirements, utilizing various tools and methods such as templates, backlogs, and agile practices.

Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, with a track record of successful product launches.

Manage the entire product lifecycle, overseeing technical aspects and collaborating with business stakeholders, vendors, and third parties to ensure successful delivery.

Develop and communicate product catalogs and technology roadmaps, engaging stakeholders across the organization and enhancing the customer experience.

Any management skills and operational experience in a warehouse setting

Any Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) experience

Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements

Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.

Any experience with Microsoft Office software programs

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop others.

Excellent project management, analytical and research skills with a demonstrated ability to manage projects from inception through completion

3+ years management and leadership experience

Design and manage community engagement services, experiences, and initiatives throughout the enterprise

Demonstrate proficiency in project management

Manage non-profit events and partners (e.g., AHA, United Way, etc.)

Manage external partners and production suppliers; monitor and control costs against agreed budgets and targets

Regular category & business reviews with the Customer’s Category Managers & Key Account Management personnel to affect positive business growth

Partner with internal cross-functional team (i.e. Category Leadership, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Unit Sales, Marketing, etc.)

Work with broker/Retail team to manage execution of all assigned category objectives for the customer

Strong personal selling skills and negotiation skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving and decision making skills

• Project Management experience delivering large and/or complex projects.

• Project Management experience leading new development (SDLC), packaged software implementation, and large system enhancement type projects.

• Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions.

• 10+ years Senior Level Project Manager experience.

Some of the requirements of this position include:

• Proven problem solving and organizational skills.

Leadership skills including people management, motivation, and conflict resolution.

MIX up your Benefits! We offer a MIX-full of benefits!

Direct your Team members to provide memorable experiences for your guests, teams, and members

Use discretion and independent judgment to support your General Manager

Determine necessary work to deliver operational excellence

Coordinating and managing all activity associated with the operational objectives of each Kitchen Center.

Support senior contract manager with negotiating network rates, guarantees, contract language, services, and individual networks.

Prepare counteroffers, obtains necessary approval prior to sharing externally

2+ years of contracting experience

Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence others.

Ability to successfully manage others.

2+ years of experience billing third‐party claims in a pharmacy 2+ years of lead pharmacy technician experience

BA/BS degree in Business, Finance Information Systems or related field preferred

3+ years of related professional business experience

Sales and/ or Demand Planning experience in the CPG industry preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization

Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers

Strong analytical skills as well as organizational skills with high attention to detail

Freshness and Standards Manager – Strategic Planning (As Needed)

Region Director/District Manager/Logistics Connectivity – Team selling, Retail blitzes, LPT Calls

3-5 years of experience including a strong sales background with excellent understanding of business processes and systems

Extensive knowledge of category and/or Mondelez portfolio specific to category

Prior operational forecasting experience and analyzing consumer trends

Strong analytical skills: able to analyze customer, consumer and category data and make business building decisions based off the analysis

Partner with Sr. Management and cross functional team members to build Annual Plans to achieve both short-term and long-term business objectives.

Strong data & insights knowledge and skills to assist in storytelling type selling

Provides on-going updates on customer plan results and opportunities to BodyArmor management.

Manage to annual T&E budget for department ensuring alignment with internal financial objectives.

Bachelors Degree or relevant experience required

Must have a verifiable list of current contacts with appropriate buyers & divisional managers.

5+ Years experience in customer facing, sales planning, or category management sales (preferred) roles in CPG industry.

Commercial experience, high developed collaboration and influencing skills, self-starter, results driven, entrepreneurial

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

Seeking category or sales experience working with Kroger corporate.

Experience in retail sales roles a plus

Knowledge of customer best practices, market intelligence, category/channel/ shopper trends and shopper Insight into actionable ideas.

Trade Spend Management - end-to-end ownership of Company and Bottling System trade spend in Checkbook in collaboration with NAOU Finance

Collaborate with NAOU Finance, RGM/Sales on building the annual business plan

Effectively manage all controls: Governance, Checkbook Swim Lanes, etc.

Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Business or related financial studies.

3 or more years financial, accounting or related experience • Forecasting and business planning experience required

Excellent analytical and technical skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel user required (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)

Leadership skills including people management, motivation, and conflict resolution.

We offer a MIX-full of benefits!

Direct your Team members to provide memorable experiences for your guests, teams, and members

Use discretion and independent judgment to support your General Manager

Determine necessary work to deliver operational excellence

Coordinating and managing all activity associated with the operational objectives of each Kitchen Center.

Management skills in order to effectively develop the capabilities of allocated resources under his/her supervision to meet business objectives (if applicable).

Prepare and manage chain specific account programming budgets to drive sales of Constellation brands in assigned accounts.

A Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent job experience in the consumer products industry.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and must be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Proven analytical skills and understanding of syndicated data and its applicability to beverage alcohol categories is required.

Demonstrated technical skills required for the preparation of professional and effective sales presentations.

Support senior contract manager with negotiating network rates, guarantees, contract language, services, and individual networks

Prepare counteroffers, obtains necessary approval prior to sharing externally

2+ years of contracting experience

Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence others

Ability to successfully manage others

2+ years of experience billing third-party claims in a pharmacy