Corporate Merchandising Pricing Analyst

Responsible for managing everyday retail pricing for in-scope departments for assigned divisions or eCommerce, and participate in analyzing, proposing, and developing price strategies that enable the enterprise s financial goals and strategic objectives. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Determine and assign everyday retails for all items within the in-scope departments for assigned divisions or eCommerce, to ensure they are aligned with enterprise strategies and support division-specific or eCommerce customer and financial objectives
• Build strategic partnerships with divisions or eCommerce team to execute pricing strategy
• Report and maintain all division-specific or eCommerce price reporting, including competitive positioning and program performance reporting
• Collaborate with division merchandisers or eCommerce team to evaluate competition and market structure, and manage all price zoning and competitor assignments within corporate pricing systems
• Identify, schedule and coordinate any division or eCommerce price check needs
• Collaborate with department pricing leads to build and maintain tailored pricing strategies for assigned divisions or eCommerce
• Enforce logic at the shelf (spreads/parities) for everyday pricing following merchandising pricing guidelines
• Analyze competitor pricing and commodity margins as necessary to identify potential retail pricing opportunities
• Communicate price changes, weekly price change count and ensure correct unit price tags are distributed to meet the business needs
• Perform ad hoc financial/customer reporting
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to identify metrics/key performance measures and use data to drive decisions that enhance the customer experience
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
• Excellent planning, organizational, and follow-up skills with close attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

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!