three sixty Merchandising Specialist in Newport

## three sixty Merchandising SpecialistApplylocations: Corporate Office Newporttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR104156**POSITION SUMMARY:***Professionally represent 360 Merchandising and its suppliers to Kroger. Actively facilitate communications with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members. Provide administrative support for 360 Business Managers, focusing on client data entry and communication to drive growth. Actively represent 1-2 brands with Business Manager oversight to learn and become efficient in sales planning and other functions.***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.* Work with Training and Development on best practice development for item setup, sales plan entry, vendor management, assortment lifecycle communications, etc. Assist Training and Development with training program enhancements.* Actively oversee 1-2 brands, leading calls, and communication with our clients with Business Manager oversight.* Update and Maintain Item Grids* Prepare and distribute weekly client reports as required.* Prepare period sales plan files for ESP entry and communicate with suppliers.* Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner.* Other duties as assigned.* Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.*Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations***MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** 4 year degree preferred or any appropriate combination of education and experience.* Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics is desirable.* 1 + years of retail grocery experience preferred.* Expert knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.* Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications.* Understanding of Corporate Brands and their role in Kroger’s strategy.* Strong organizational and teamwork skills.* Strong analytical and 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 + must be able to lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally**DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:*** Administrative support position in office environment supporting clients to Kroger* 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 with Merchandising Managers, Account Managers, Analysts, ASP’s, Vendors, CSM Teams and Category Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals* Building Trust – interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization* Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and P.L. Marketing employees in the English language* Customer Focus – making others’ needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with fellow P.L. Marketing and Kroger employees* 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* Leadership – ability to recognize and provide training opportunities; give clear direction to accomplish assigned tasks; hold others to high standards of accountability and address issues when needed in a way that encourages, not discourages the employee* Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties* Self-Starter– able to work 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