Regional Category Manager

🕒 September 29

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Kroger

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10,000+ employees

🛒 Retail

🍽️ Food & Beverage

💰 $10.5G Post-IPO Debt - Kroger on 2024-08

Retail • Food & Beverage

Kroger is one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States (NYSE: KR). Kroger operates roughly 2,700 stores across 35 states, serves about 11 million customers daily, and employs approximately 400,000 associates. The company sells groceries and related consumer goods through national and private-label brands, operates manufacturing and distribution facilities, and offers omnichannel shopping (pickup, delivery, digital rewards and memberships). Kroger also runs community and sustainability programs such as Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and donates meals to communities.

📋 Description

• Achieve category sales, units, profit dollars and growth objectives for assigned Divisions • Manage supplier and distributor relationships • Support category strategy and execution • Customize category sales plans for assigned Divisions and identify/address gaps to budgets/targets • Execute category strategy and planning, including customer communications, COGS, and digital • Maintain division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP) • Manage assortment, including item setup and maintenance • Determine pricing strategy and lead planogramming, including store execution as needed • Negotiate favorable programs and costs while developing and maintaining strategic alliances with the trade • Assist with the category review process • Serve as company Subject Matter Expert for assigned Divisions and monitor commodity and brand performance trends, competitors, and regional preferences • Ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and regulations as needed • Proof ads, versions, and collateral and review commodity and promotional performance by Division • Review and communicate category results, trends, market share, pricing simulations, targets, and weekly promotional forecasting to Divisions • Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback when applicable • Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation • Model the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years experience in replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management • Demonstrated ability to coach and train • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook • Strong organization and multi-tasking skills • Strong communication skills • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to travel independently • Bachelor's Degree listed as desired previous job experience • Experience as a Division Sales Manager, Store Coordinator, or Store Manager listed as desired • Experience with vendor negotiations listed as desired • Experience with promo planning listed as desired