Job Description

Provide administrative support and problem solving assistance to the Merchandising Execution Manager in managing the merchandising group to achieve department goals and objectives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
- Receive/process communications to and from suppliers and divisions associates via phone/email
- Provide data entry support for planogram process and merchandising store fixture plans
- Provide support on item set-up, Auto Disco, Space Station, Venus and other related systems
- Provide project support, including proofreading, managing distribution lists, reports, records and more; support special projects as needed
- Create and maintain reports (daily, monthly and quarterly)
- Assist in setting department meetings, appointments and schedules
- Coordinate routine matters, meetings, travel and various other assignments with minimal direction
- Provide administrative support and problem-solving assistance toward the total fulfillment of department responsibilities
- Respond to issues, questions and concerns with urgency and accuracy
- Ensure accurate, efficient processing and disposition of written correspondence, as well as oral communication
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Minimum
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to respond to changing business priorities
- Flexibility to handle ever changing scope of assignments and projects
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- 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