- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Network with Kroger material supply managers to incorporate best practices and lead innovative synergies
- Partner with merchandizing and sales planning to optimize production and procurement activity for customer requirements
- Master PRISM inventory control software and advocate its use for inventory accuracy
- Manage ordering of all ingredients, packaging materials and all purchased finished goods to satisfy production requirements
- Manage production scheduling process to optimize customer service, working capital and reliability
- Develop processes/procedures to foster continuous improvement and accountability between departments within team and with external suppliers
- Help establish and manage finished goods and raw material budgets
- Coordinate production for all new products introduced
- Manage inventory and supply of out-sourced finished good items from vendors sold by the plant
- Provide commodity, ingredient, and packaging buyers with timely projections on requested items
- Provide Marketing with information on slow-moving items and work to eliminate product going out of date
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems
- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree logistics or related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of supply chain management experience in the food industry
- Strong planning, organizational, and prioritizing skills
- Proficient Microsoft office skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to foster collaborative working relationships
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skill
- Ability to synthesize complex information, identify data relationships and dependencies, and design workflows and procedures
Desired
- 6+ years of related experience in the food industry dealing with supply chain management (pay level 9)
- Understanding of integrated planning systems; Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) (pay level 10)
- Strong background in food processing and packaging (pay level 10)
What you’ll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of supply chain management experience in the food industry
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and prioritizing skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to foster collaborative working relationships
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information and design workflows and procedures
- Master PRISM inventory control software and advocate its use for inventory accuracy
- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- 6+ years related experience in the food industry dealing with supply chain management
- Understanding of integrated planning systems (MRP, DRP)
- Strong background in food processing and packaging
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.
