Merchandising Administrative Support Professional

**Job Summary:** ### To positively and measurably impact the sales/margins of Our Brand Products through the support of Merchandising Managers, Analysts and other Administrative Support personnel. **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 * Full-time administrative support for Merchandising Manager * Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner * Work with Suppliers on information needed for Program Mercury * Create/update Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets * Update and maintain item grids (spreadsheets) * Prepare and distribute weekly and period reports * Prepare period sales plan files to enter into ESP * Cost changes * Use of computer applications, ex. KCMSDW, Business Objects, Microsoft Excel, Word * Prepare period sales plan and send information to vendors * Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and Vendors * Prepare period forms to send to Kroger (ex. Merchandising Forms, Profit Surveys, etc.) * Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations * Requires strong attention to detail and ability to check work for accuracy _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 * Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language * Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications * Must have strong Microsoft application skills, specifically proficient with editing and creating Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new programs * Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems * Ability to recognize and set priorities * Exceptional organizational skills * Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people * Able to interact effectively with all of the cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals * Ability to work independently and with limited supervision * Experience handling customer inquiries and issues preferred **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