Assist in development, implementation, and improvement of analytical tools, protocols, and processes for KPP to support network contract compliance and optimization for its clients. Facilitate an association of pharmacy analytics with clinical outcomes and cost saving strategies in conjunction with account management and clinical teams, analyze financial data to provide insight to drive business growth and reduce spend. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities- Assist in the completion of financial components of RFPs, market checks, and renewals to define the scope of PBM client support and to forecast accurate cost assumptions into pricing offers and provide underwriting request for proposals requirements such as fees, credits, and performance guarantees
- Provide analytical expertise in the design and function of the prospective client business and assist in all aspects of proposal development, including underwriting process and infrastructure and support contracting team in creation, optimization, and compliance of contracts for both new and existing clients
- Perform calculations and analysis to ensure KPP is meeting their pricing and performance guarantees as well as clinical trends and opportunities for improvement and provide detailed analyses identifying risk and opportunity as well as consultative analyses to internal and external clients
- Create library of standard reports, maintain organized files and drafts in operationally designated locations while coordinating and presenting customer utilization analysis reports internally
- Assist in the development and implementation of standard reporting procedures while supporting and driving continuous process improvement as well as managing reports that maximize patient outcomes utilizing predictive modeling
- Assist in estimating rebates for prospective clients and reconciliation of rebate payments and minimum guarantees
- Provide clinical program development and insight
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience in strategic program management, product development, or client engagement
- Proven track record in executive-level relationship management and sales leadership
- Experience in vendor management and data analytics/reporting infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and reporting platforms.
- Understanding of rebate programs, pricing strategies, and financial modeling
- Ability to design and implement new products/programs aligned with business goals
- Expertise in consultative selling and executive-level presentations
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- High-level problem-solving and innovation mindset
Desired
- Advanced degree
- Background in consultative sales and executive-level client engagement
- Proven success in innovation and change management initiatives
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience in strategic program management, product development, or client engagement
- Proven track record in executive-level relationship management and sales leadership
- Experience in vendor management and data analytics/reporting infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau and reporting platforms
- Understanding of rebate programs, pricing strategies, and financial modeling
- Ability to design and implement new products or programs aligned with business goals
- Expertise in consultative selling and executive-level presentations
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- High-level problem-solving and innovation mindset
- Advanced degree
- Background in consultative sales and executive-level client engagement
- Proven success in innovation and change management initiatives
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
Kroger Insights
What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
