ECOMMERCE PLANNER - NEW GROWTH VERTICALS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Forecast, develop, execute, and communicate critical business insights to support sales forecasting, financial plans, product assortment, service area, promotions, location-specific logistics, and operations with our state-of-the-art robotic automated fulfillment centers. Communicate with leadership, and work with key stakeholders, to continually evaluate reporting and ensure it is capturing the most relevant information to influence decision making for existing and new markets. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work in partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders to drive data-driven insights that drive material business impact
- Continually communicate with leadership, on all levels, to influence decision making
- Coordinate and communicate with Logistics and Operations on initiatives that require partnership to deliver the goal
- Strategically manage a timely release schedule of reporting and analysis to maximize relevancy of information to support company initiatives and annual goals
- Partner with 84.51, our best-in-class consumer analytics arm, on understanding customer behavior and generating recommendations to maximize customer lifetime value
- Be a key analytics partner in ad hoc business projects to improve business results and efficiency
- Travel up to 25% to execute job duties
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree business or related field
- 3+ years merchandising, eCommerce, buying or finance experience
- Highly attentive to details, Strong analytical, technical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including formal presentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence tools (for example: Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, R) preferred
- Strong organization, oral/written communication, and multi-tasking skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and with agility to partner with multiple teams

Desired
- Master's Degree business or related field

ABOUT US

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

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.