Space Planning Analyst

Space Planning Analyst page is loaded## Space Planning Analystlocations: Corporate Office Newporttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103046**Job Summary:**### Execute the Kroger Company’s space management and assortment process for assigned categories through planogram development. Execute “Customer 1st” shelf strategies and targeted metrics to enhance the shopping experience. Positively and measurably impact the Kroger Company’s sales/margins by providing accurate placement and allocation for all items.**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*** This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at two days per week based on your team’s schedule.* Develop expertise in assortment and planogram development to enable Kroger to reach their sales goals and stated objectives.* Utilize data from syndicated sources such as 84.51 and IRI to support category objectives.* Capacity to learn the JDA/Blue Yonder software for planogram development.* Assist in quality assurance pre and post planogram publishing for each category update.* Execute every step of the KOMPASS process; develop efficiencies on an ongoing basis and constantly contribute to the process including presentation creation, project tracking, etc.* Ability to execute category assortment and flow changes in our model store.* Communicate with internal and external departments as needed to execute planograms as requested.*Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation***MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience* Degree in Business, Statistics or Marketing preferred* Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint* Experience functioning in a corporate office environment* Strong leadership and organizational skills* Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team* Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task**MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:*** Must be able to: + Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time + Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally**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 #J-18808-Ljbffr