Job Summary Support Kroger Digital Merchandising Team(s) by providing item information, data needs, and communication with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members. Professionally represent PLM, Kroger, and its suppliers Essential Job Functions • This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule • Support eCommerce item setup responsibilities • Communicate necessary eCommerce related supplier details • Provide necessary information to various eCommerce teams • Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner • Assisting in any special projects as needed Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations Minimum Position Qualifications • 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred • Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint • Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications • Organizational and teamwork skills • Problem solving skills • Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support • Ability to prioritize and multi-task • Experience handling customer inquiries and issues Minimum Physical Abilities • Must be able to: • Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time • Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally Preferred Experience • Administrative support position in office environment • Retail or grocery experience Competencies/Skills Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are: • Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures • Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals • Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization • Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language • Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent • Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences • Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results • Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations • Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period • Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed