Job Description

Job Description

Company Name: Kroger Manufacturing
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The CoE Analytics & CCO Analyst position will deliver internal analyses and external business intelligence insights to the category management team by implementing a robust analytical process (eg. Collaborative Category Optimization) for designated categories. Responsible for the management of data (gathering, summarizing, and analyzing of data) necessary to complete the analysis for designated categories. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Essential Job Functions

* Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
* Map key business questions to data need and assess feasibility of obtaining requested internal/external data
* Collect and validate data from internal systems and supplier sources as needed
* Facilitate and execute development of spend analytics reports and insights to drive data backed decisions and improve performance (eg. financial, market, supplier, pricing)
* Perform system agnostic calculations and combine data from multiple sources into a presentable format
* Draw insights, document findings, and communicate results from internal and market analysis
* Prepare category improvement projections and conduct post-implementation variance analysis
* Interact with other CoE activities to provide assistance in pulling the data at different stages of the sourcing events and determine common data needs
* Support CoE Sr. Analyst and Manager in coordinating with category management to develop and perform spend analytics and negotiation materials per category and aggregate
* Advanced Analytics
* Able to identify total internal costs associated with supplier price, delivery, operations and quality
* Able to quantify the overall total ownership cost of each product or service to identify cost savings
* Perform and report should cost analysis & TCO analysis
* Benefit Tracking
* Partner with the KPI & Benefits team to develop a tracking mechanism to report and communicate the savings achieved
* Additional Support
* Support business user adoption of business intelligence and self-service reporting objectives
* Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Management, Finance, Retail, CPG, or Data Analytics
* 1 year of data analysis experience including building SQL, queries, and common/standard use of data analysis tools
* Familiarity with data modeling, data dictionary, data analytics and data profiling
* Ability to become a key point of contact for the team, speak to internal clients, develop/maintain long term relationship with internal stakeholders
* Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while delivering solid results
* Analytical skills with ability to identify, quantify and effectively leverage data to support business decisions, communicate opportunities and/or raise business risks
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills
* Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral/written communications and presentations

Desired Previous Experience/Education

* 1 year of experience in a data organization, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data, data management)
* 1 year of experience building should cost and TCO analyses

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

States: Indiana; Kentucky; Ohio
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Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
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 || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None