Planning & Analytics Strategist

Set direction to govern analysis across the Our Brands portfolio to create a comprehensive view including the customer, market share, sales, and profits. Lead and/or execute in-depth Our Brands analysis by leveraging data and resources from multiple sources of the enterprise and make the appropriate connections to drive business results. Drive compliance to the aligned acceleration deep dive methodology, plans and oversee performance management, reporting, solutions implementation, training, and policies & procedures for acceleration commitments. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchandising leadership, Pricing & Promotions, and 84.51 in creating best practices for comprehensive category review, including customer, share, and profit
• Provide strategic analytical leadership to Our Brand managers, senior CSMs, directors and VPs who lead these areas of the business
• Leads troubleshooting efforts with OB Acceleration managers to resolve roadblocks for the category
• Lead and/or execute the analytical tracking for OB’s department including Brand, Category and OB Acceleration process; pressure-tests ideas, provides thought-partnership and guidance around category specific analyses, coaches and trains analyst on transformation best-practices
• Design and oversee implementation plan of analytic processes and tools for the base business and deep dives to ensure compliance; communicate areas of opportunities where necessary
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance to acceleration deep dive commitments across the organization
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of progressive analytic, finance or accounting experience
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, proven ability to work cross functionally and build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships at all levels of the organization
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Fundamental knowledge of customer measurement principles and general finance

Desired

• Master's Degree

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!