Company Name: Kroger Logistics
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Responsible for replenishment of assigned vendors/items through designated DCs. Monitor shipments and inventory, communicate with divisions and suppliers, and generate purchase orders to optimize DC service levels, days of supply, aged inventory, and store in-stock. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage lower difficulty replenishment desk, including items with the medium volume, demand volatility, perishability, SKU count, and/or supply chain complexity.
• Write POs for designated vendors (turn and promotional).
• Perform accounting research and validate PO costs and contracts to ensure correct billing as required.
• Replenish any new items based on reset schedules.
• Manage the flow of product related to pack changes, bonus packs, and discontinued items.
• Review division ad and display plans.
• Collaborate with vendors to discuss major upcoming promotions and new items.
• Review forecasts for turn, ad, and display merchandise and collaborate with demand planners to improve.
• Partner with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) analysts and ensure third parties receive accurate forecasts.
• Coordinate arrival of product and warehouse turnover in accordance with retail store needs, sound inventory control, and warehouse delivery schedules; manage delivery rescheduling.
• Communicate with warehouse receivers, inspectors and the Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC).
• Communicate with all suppliers to promote accuracy/efficiency of the ordering process, the completeness of shipments, and on-time deliveries; notify vendors of replenishment needs for manufacturing planning.
• Conduct regular store order reviews.
• Allocate product as needed.
• Receive and manage Quality Assurance information to maintain fresh, sellable product in the warehouses (fresh dept. only).
• Maintain flexibility to work some weekends and holidays.
• Maintain flexibility to travel up to 25%.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Experience in either replenishment buying, store co-management, operations, supply chain, merchandising, or similar experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exposure to Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse, Business Objects, Kroger Procurement Systems
• Division store management experience

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati; Midwest

States: Ohio; Alabama; Alaska; American Samoa; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Federated States of Micronesia; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Marshall Islands; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Northern Mariana Islands; Oklahoma; Oregon; Palau; Pennsylvania; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virgin Islands; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming
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Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1St Strategy, we welcome your online application.

Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

Posting Notes: OH || Cincinnati || 1014 Vine Street || 45202 || Kroger Logistics || None || Logistics/Supply Chain || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None