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.
Responsibilities- Essential Job Functions:
- Customize category sales plan for assigned Divisions and identify/address gaps to budgets/targets.
- Execute category strategy and planning (including customer communications, COGS, and digital).
- Maintain division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP).
- Manage assortment (including item setup & maintenance), determine pricing strategy, and lead planogramming (including store execution as needed) process for assigned Divisions (if applicable).
- Negotiate favorable programs and costs while developing and maintaining strategic alliances with the trade.
- Assist with category review process.
- 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).
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal laws / regulations (as needed depending on category).
- Proof ads, versions and collateral and review commodity and promo performance by Division.
- Review and communicate information to Divisions including: category results, trends, market share, pricing simulations, targets, and weekly promotional forecasting.
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports, if applicable
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Desired Previous Job Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Division Sales Manager, Store Coordinator, or Store Manager
- Vendor negotiations
- Promo planning
- 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
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to travel independently
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in replenishment buying or procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management
- Ability to coach and train employees
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organization and multitasking skills
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to travel independently
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience as a Division Sales Manager, Store Coordinator, or Store Manager
- Vendor negotiation experience
- Promotional planning experience
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.
