KPF, Chief Executive Officer "Ritzmann-HR 1.9"

Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Responsible for strategic direction and operational business plans of all KPF initiatives. Provide leadership to implement programs that support the Customer 1^st and Associate 1^st Strategy. Responsible for coaching and development of direct report teams to achieve and execute all goals and company strategies and maintain a supply of qualified, promotable individuals. Role model and demonstrate the company�s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for developing and promoting the KPF strategy to establish and maintain a best in class status in the markets we serve.
• Responsible for harmonizing the KPF business plan with the Customer 1^st principles.
• Develop KPF business plan and effective deployment of resources to ensure delivery.
• Develop and maximize relationships with key external partners to introduce additional expert capabilities required to deliver KPF business objectives.

Financial and other company goals

• Responsible for delivering the sales and profit requirements for the KPF business unit.
• Responsible for driving the practices that meet the needs of the business within the budgetary goals.
• Ensure KPF operates effectively within the highly regulated financial services industry.
• Ensure appropriate risk management tools/frameworks are in place to effectively measure and manage the balance of risk vs. revenue - maximizing long term return for shareholders .

Serves as communication channel

• Enthusiastically communicate and promote KPF initiatives throughout the organization.
• Conduct division visits to understand local market trends, competition and collaboratively seek solutions.
• Establish culture of open and honest communications throughout Enterprise.

Talent Management

• Ensure all KPF team members have a working knowledge of all aspects and functions of KPF and a clear understanding of its alignment with the Customer 1 ^st Business Strategy.
• Provide direction and leadership to KPF management to ensure the team is developed and motivated to deliver the KPF vision.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Continue an aggressive personal development program to broaden the knowledge base and skills necessary to accept greater levels of responsibility within the organization.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• 10 years finance/accounting experience
• Ability to establish priorities
• Anticipate consumer trends
• Project and react to business issues
• Ability to manage and lead people
• Ability to travel independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Previous Job Experience

• MBA
• Bachelor�s degree or equivalent job experience

Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
 

Company Overview
The Kroger Co. is the largest traditional grocer in the country with 82B in revenue and 328,000 associates. The company operates 2,476 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC and City Market. Kroger associates also serve customers in 779 convenience stores, 393 fine jewelry stores and 737 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. The Company also operates 41 food processing plants in the U.S.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Kroger Co. focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves.

 Posting Notes:  OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger General Office || 60 || Finance || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time