Kroger

Enterprise Sourcing Intern - Summer, 2021

Posted on: 12 Mar 2021

Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Kroger Manufacturing
Position Type: Intern
FLSA Status: N/A
Position Summary
Complete a 10-12 week program in the Sourcing and Cost Management department working with a team to gain an understanding of the department's initiatives. Projects could include, but are not limited to, working cross-functionally with a Category Manager and Suppliers to provide insights through data analytics, communicate directly with suppliers, and actively participate in category strategic negotiations. Responsible for positively impacting Kroger's business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions

* Complete a project that includes running analysis on historical and current data and working with an internal counterpart to ultimately improve the forward-looking profitability of Kroger
* Complete projects in a timely manner with the assistance of an Analyst and Senior Analyst mentor
* Collaborate with internal and external parties taking into account a holistic scope of the project and return actionable results from data analysis
* Complete analysis and presentations in accordance with established timelines
* Participate in strategic discussions and lead meetings as necessary
* Present cumulative project to the Enterprise Sourcing leadership team
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Excellent oral/written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
* Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
* Ability to respond to changing business priorities
* Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated
* Minimum 3.2 GPA
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Sophomore standing or higher at an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's/graduate degree in Marketing, Economics, Operations Management, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or other CPG/Retail related majors

Desired Previous Experience/Education

* Any professional/internship experience in a business-related field
* Any specialized skillsets in any of the following areas: Contract Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Produce/Meat/Seafood or CPG experience

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Intern
Shift(s): Day
Regions: General Office- Cincinnati

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
Keywords:

Jobs at Kroger Manufacturing: Through quality products, strong individual commitments and team spirit, Kroger has been established as a leader in the manufacturing industry. Kroger Manufacturing provides career development programs aligned with aspirations in Engineering, Process Management, Information Systems, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Human Resources, Finance and Procurement. Our work force programs provide technically challenging rotations with cross-functional teams, plants and locations to allow our Associates to learn from some of the brightest minds in the business. Experience and training combined with mentoring and guidance from plant sponsors prepare our Associates with the skills and leadership behaviors needed to achieve a successful career at Kroger.

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 Manufacturing || None || Enterprise Sourcing || Intern || Non-Exempt || Intern || None

Kroger

Cincinnati, OH

The Kroger Co. operates as a retailer in the United States. The company operates supermarkets, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouse stores. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys.

The company’s marketplace stores offer full-service grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty care departments, and perishable goods, as well as general merchandise, including apparel, home goods, and toys; and price impact warehouse stores provides grocery, and health and beauty care items, as well as meat, dairy, baked goods, and fresh produce items.

It also manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets; and sells fuel through 1,537 fuel centers. As of March 7, 2019, the company operated 2,764 retail food stores under various banner names, as well as an online retail store. The Kroger Co. was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.