Buyer, Bedding & Bath
Kroger Co.
Portland, OR
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Advertising, Budget Management, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business impact analysis (BIA), Campaigns, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Corporate Communications, Corporate Planning, Customer Experience, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Employee Assistance Plan, Enterprise Sales, Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Financial Support, Food Purchasing, Grocery Stores, Gross Margin, Health Plan, Industry/Trade Analysis, Market Share, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Prescription Drugs, Product Development, Product Pricing, Purchasing/Procurement, Recipe Development, Retail, Revenue Growth, Sales, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Training Program, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.
- Bachelor's Degree business or related field plus two years combined assistant buyer and assistant planner experience or a combination of relevant education and experience
- Accuracy/attention to detail
- High level of complexity in in item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales and EBIT, and growth goals (Level 11)
- Moderate level of complexity in item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales and EBIT, and growth goals (Level 10
- Low level of complexity in in item difficulty, promo intensity, regionality, category innovation, vendor difficulty, sales and EBIT, and growth goals (Level 9)
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Function in a fast-paced, retail/office environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with retail industry/technical terms and processes
- Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
Desired
- Familiarity with commodity markets
- Experience directing/participating on project teams- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Develop and communicate corporate strategic category plans with a focus on division's needs
- Maintain an awareness of current sales trends and assess impact on business needs
- Create business plan for assigned categories
- Create sales plan, display plans and ad plans customized for each division
- Maintain division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP) tools and procedures
- Review sales, profit and promotional performance by division
- Source and select new products
- Implement corporate pricing strategy; maintain competitiveness while maximizing sales and profit potential
- Manage vendor relationships for the enterprise, including negotiating vendor allowances, payment terms, in-stocks and orders
- Develop enterprise-specific selling programs for categories
- Partner with planner on financial planning, vendor financial plans and strategies
- Participate in floor planning and plan-o-gram processes
- Maintain a comprehensive awareness of industry trends, the competitive landscape across the enterprise and regional needs
- Lead/participate in store tours
- Develop advertising campaigns; select merchandise to advertise
- Work with the product development team to develop, buy and market private label products across the enterprise
- Research and assist with resolving store/division inquiries
- Travel for vendor visits, store tours and/or category markets
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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