Floral Solutions Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for outdoor/indoor floral product allocations based on category strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs). Monitor and recommend action on allocated product from beginning to end to ensure good sell through. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Work with category manager to understand strategy and all KPIs (e.g., sales, gross, market share, household engagement)
- Maintain accurate store metrics on size, space, segmentation and other relevant factors
- Allocate product in advance of the selling time frame based on store sales, space and segmentation (9-18 months in advance), work with supplier data engineer to create program
- Allocate product for fresh deals in real time based on store sales, space, segmentation and current inventory levels
- Create division and item specific classifieds based on allocations and projected orders for non-allocated items
- Maintain classified weekly to reflect updates
- Create store-friendly files for division/store use
- Monitor sales and shipments (in season), recommend actions if needed for good sell through, state the financial impact of recommendations and communicate actions to promo planning and divisions/stores
- Work collaboratively with Allocation Center of Excellence to align Floral allocation approach and communication
- Travel 25% to divisions
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- 2+ years merchandising/retail experience
- Analytical skills, process oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple groups and stake holders
- Ability to create new processes
- Ability to gather relevant information from multiple sources to form recommendations for decision makers

Desired
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree

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.