three sixty Merchandising ASP

WHO WE ARE:

Entrepreneurial | Expert | Exclusive | Empowering

• We are entrepreneurial growth agents for our clients and our company.
• Backed by PLM’s 35 years of experience, we bring unparalleled Kroger expertise.
• We operate exclusively at Kroger, where our team excels in navigating its strategy, systems, and decision-making processes.
• We are an employee-owned company, fostering a culture and work environment that empowers and engages employees.
• This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule

WHAT WE DO:

three sixty Merchandising Solutions specializes in the strategic expansion of CPG client product portfolios at Kroger, America’s leading grocery retailer. We provide a wealth of merchandising expertise and vast brokerage capabilities in all facets of grocery retailing.

• Relationship Management
• Category Management
• Insights & Analytics
• Space Optimization
• Promotional Planning
• Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an ASP, you will positively impact client satisfaction through flawless execution, project management and administrative support for three sixty Business Managers, Analysts and other three sixty personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Administrative Support:
  • Managing Kroger and internal systems (ex. 1worldsync, VIP, Levante, DemandTec)
  • Prepare and submit documentation & forms (ex. IMF, Contracts, etc.)
  • Support client payment reconciliation process
  • Expert use of computer applications, ex. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

• Client Support and Engagement:
  • Support the development of client & Kroger presentations
  • Support the development and management of promotional plans
  • Collaboration with Kroger procurement team on purchase orders
  • Communicate with Kroger, Clients and internally in a professional manner

• Reporting & Analytics:
  • Create & distribute weekly & period scorecards
  • Create & distribute inventory reporting
  • Update and maintain item grids

• Project Management:
  • Manage and communicate progress and timelines on assigned tasks & projects
  • Independently recognize and set priorities
  • Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in Business Marketing, Operations, Economics or equivalent education
• Must be one to take initiative & solve problems
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people
• Experience handling customer inquiries and issues
• 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

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations
  • Must be able to:
    • remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
    • lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Administrative support position in office environment
• Data analysis and reporting experience
• Retail or grocery experience in a HQ environment

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – Effectively adjusting to changes in tasks, processes, or work environments.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Building collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Building Trust – interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and P.L. Marketing employees.
• Decision Making – Analyzing opportunities, issues or problems leveraging data to make informed, effective decisions aligned with objectives.
• 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– able to work without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
• Work Standards – Setting and maintaining high performance expectations and accountability for results.