Digital Merch Specialist page is loaded## Digital Merch Specialistlocations: Corporate Office Newporttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103502**POSITION SUMMARY:***Support Kroger Digital Merchandising Team in developing best practices for the Kroger ‘Ship’ platform. Professionally represent PLM and its suppliers to Kroger, and actively facilitate communications with numerous suppliers/vendors/internal PLM team members.***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* Execute eCommerce item setup responsibilities between internal *Ship* teams and suppliers* Facilitate necessary eCommerce related supplier details to *Ship* suppliers* Coordinate end of the month new item billing and invoicing for the Boca AP Team* Work with the Boca planning, item setup, and AP teams, and suppliers to answer support launch logistic details* Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner* Assisting in any special projects as needed*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* Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred* 2 + 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 + 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* 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 – 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
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