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Kroger · 3 weeks ago

Planner, Kitchen

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kroger is a well-known retail company, and they are seeking a Planner for their Kitchen category. The role involves creating financial plans, managing assortments, and analyzing sales performance to drive profitability and inventory strategies.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Create/manage financial plans by period, including sales, markdowns, gross margin and turnover at sub-class level for department store formats and class level for other formats

Create/manage assortment plans; perform product allocation for department, marketplace and food stores

Provide analysis based on quantitative/qualitative sources to drive enterprise sales, margin and inventory strategies

Support advertising/display plans and optimization of on-floor presentations and turnover

Re-forecast in-season sales, margin and turnover based on current trends/market dynamics; recommend actions to address improvement opportunities

Reconcile department store open-to-buy; communicate status to key stakeholders

Analyze seasonal/fashion categories; recommend courses of action; create a strategy for the following season

Facilitate team meetings; provide timely communications to the planning team regarding process strategies Work closely with Replenishment team to manage store/warehouse inventory

Create/manage sales markdown reports/forecasts for department stores

Determine plan-o-gram minimums by utilizing store volume and with input from GM/divisional merchandise managers, buyers and replenishment analysts; communicate results to vendors

Conduct enterprise-wide store tours

Maintain awareness of industry trends, the competitive landscape across enterprise and regional needs

Analyze results of promotions/markdowns; make recommendations to support business goals

Ensure new/remodeled stores are planned correctly and inventory is allocated to maximize sales

Travel to markets and for vendor appointments

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Financial planningSales forecastingData analysisMicrosoft OfficeRetail industry knowledgeProject team participationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree business or a related field plus two years of combined assistant buyer and assistant planner experience or a combination of relevant education/experience

Ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and a strong attention to detail

High complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 11)

Moderate complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 10)

Low complexity in terms of item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales/EBITA and growth goals (Lvl 9)

Highly motivated/self-directed

Ability to function in a fast-paced retail/office environment

Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Familiar with retail industry technical terms/processes

Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects