SUPPLY CHAIN/CENTRAL PLANNING MANAGER

Responsible for Finished Goods Supply Planning and providing input to plant scheduling. Utilize best practices for planning to deliver low cost, quality, and fresh products to our customers. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR). Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in business management or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of planning and leadership experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Tableau
• Proficient in Power BI
• Knowledge of S&OE/S&OP
• Strong knowledge of production processes, material requirements, manufacturing systems
• Excellent oral/written communication skills for collaboration with departments
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills and organizational skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to make decisions and implement changes
• Must be skilled in diplomacy and able to influence effectively, including Executive leadership team

Desired

• APICS certified
• Infor SCP planning experience
• Previously developed and executed plant planning strategies
• Process management or Quality Improvement Process skills

• Create inventory build plans to meet seasonal demand
• Create plans to achieve targeted inventory and schedule compliance
• Effectively and efficiently manage the supply chain for Kroger
• Utilize current and future technology and processes to continually improve planning skills
• Lead Weekly S&OE meetings and periodic S&OP meetings (Execution & Rough Cut Capacity)
• Lead cross-functional efforts to validate data, refine information, identify risk factors and build contingency plans to optimize outcomes
• Leverage aggregated enterprise volumes and supplier relationships across businesses
• Analyze and suggest improvements to production processes, schedules, and workflows to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve overall performance
• Collaborate closely with the plants staff and internal teams (i.e., Sourcing, Corporate Food Technology, Logistics, and the Lead Team) to identify and align with their expectations
• Lead Recovery calls with Leadership
• Establish plant, and specific production line priorities based on benefits and opportunities and track performance metrics
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation