Item Setup ASP

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule at corporate офис

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented item operations professional to ensure accurate item setup and maintenance across multiple systems for Kroger stores and eCommerce.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to triage issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize customer impact. The role involves working in a hybrid model with two days per week at the PLM Corporate office, focusing on training and process improvements while staying current

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications.
• Experience functioning in a corporate office environment.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills and organizational skills.
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Work at least two full days per week at the PLM Corporate office as scheduled.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve item-related issues affecting stores and eCommerce operations.
• Perform issue triage and root cause analysis to identify systemic problems.
• Prioritize and resolve item issues within service levels to minimize impact.
• Gain expertise in Kroger systems related to item setup (Venus, PID, IME, RDIC, DSD Host, SATH, RMS).
• Provide training and onboarding for new team members with process improvements.
• Represent P.L. Marketing professionally with Kroger associates and partners.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Venus

PID

IME

RDIC

DSD Host

SATH

RMS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides operational support for Kroger stores, merchandising teams, and eCommerce by ensuring accurate item setup and maintenance across multiple systems to support product orderability and salability. Partners with cross-functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve item-related issues in a timely manner, minimizing customer impact and ensuring business continuity. Supports both Kroger and PL Marketing item setup teams through issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• This hybrid position will be required to work at the PLM Corporate office at least two full days per week based on your team’s schedule
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve item-related issues affecting stores, eCommerce operations, merchandising teams, and customers.
• Perform issue triage and root cause analysis to identify systemic problems, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring item setup and maintenance issues.
• Prioritize and resolve item issues within established service levels to minimize customer impact
• Gain expertise in the Kroger systems directly related to item setup and ensure proper steps are taken so products can be ordered and sold; stay current on those systems and changes that impact item availability and salability (including but not limited to Venus, PID, IME, RDIC, DSD Host, SATH, RMS)
• Provide training and onboarding for new team members with continued focus around process improvement.
• Professionally represent P.L. Marketing while working with Kroger associates and partners.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications
• Experience functioning in a corporate office environment
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills and organizational skills
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to
  • remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
  • lift 10-50 lbs. occasionally

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

• Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
• Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent
• Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
• Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
• Leadership – ability to recognize and provide training opportunities; give clear direction to accomplish assigned tasks; hold others to high standards of accountability and address issues when needed in a way that encourages, not discourages the employee
• Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Self-Starter – working most of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time
• Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed