Merchandising Administrative Support Professional – Outdoor Floral - Kroger Corporate

Responsible for clerical and administrative office support to achieve category and/or departmental goals, including formalized data entry / scheduling work as well as ad-hoc needs and special projects. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.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! Minimum
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Executes with excellence
- Highly organized and accountable, with strong time management
- Excellent administrative, communication, and organizational skill with high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks, resources and schedules
- Flexibility to handle ever changing scope of assignments and projects
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment

Desired
- Any experience in Merchandising department
- Knowledge of Kroger Category Management systems
- Knowledge of Kroger mainframe applications- Provide clerical and administrative support and assistance to all roles in category management to achieve overall financial and strategic goals
- Manage, coordinate, and plan team calendars, including internal and external meetings, appointments, and travel to stores and/or vendors
- Facilitate and manage data / input gathering across 84.51, divisions, and Our Brands; provide ad-hoc report generation
- Provide data entry and proofreading support for sales planning, systems, contracts, forms, etc.
- Manage day-to-day communication with divisions and suppliers for non-urgent questions, follow-up, and administrative information at the discretion of the category manager; escalate to higher levels if decision-making is needed
- Identify and resolve day-to-day issues (UPC, pricing, item set-up) efficiently; know appropriate time to include rest of category management team
- Engage in ad-hoc support and special projects at the discretion of the category management team
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation