Assistant Category Manager - Data-Driven Merchandising

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee counseling resources

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a buyer for a smaller category with CM sign-off. You will help build assortments, manage data with vendors, 84.51, and Our Brands, and assist in pricing and promotions while upholding Kroger values.

You will work on plan-o-grams, monitoring SKU performance, and supporting the CM with budgeting, forecasts, and trend analysis. The role requires 2+ years in replenishment/procurement and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of replenishment buying/procurement experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations on assortment/plan-o-grams for a smaller category area with CM sign-off.
• Manage data analysis and day-to-day communication with vendors, 84.51 and Our Brands.
• Validate local requests with data analysis and align on KPIs with the division.
• Support plan-o-gram process and communications.
• Monitor SKU performance and adjust as needed to meet goals.
• Recommend budgets, forecasts, and trends affecting the business.
• Assist CM with assortment work and testing, and ad-hoc analyses.
• Be proficient across systems (NEXT, Stratum, etc.).
• Support promotional strategy to engage customers.
• Review ad performance and shelf data to inform promotions.
• Assist in supply chain issue resolution and replenishment guidance.
• Organize information sharing with vendors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Kroger in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a buyer for a smaller category with CM sign-off. You will help build assortments, manage data with vendors, 84.51, and Our Brands, and assist in pricing and promotions while upholding Kroger values.

You will work on plan-o-grams, monitoring SKU performance, and supporting the CM with budgeting, forecasts, and trend analysis. The role requires 2+ years in replenishment/procurement and strong Excel skills.