KOMPASS Support Analyst

PL Marketing; Newport (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing supports Kroger Company’s space management and assortment processes, focusing on data integrity and QA checks to improve sales potential. The role collaborates with Kroger Merchandising and P.L. Marketing’s PCOE team to follow the KOMPASS timeline and ensure accurate, efficient execution.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week, with opportunities to develop expertise in Kroger systems and process improvements across various categories.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Business, Statistics or Marketing preferred
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience functioning in a corporate office environment
• Strong leadership 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

• Support Kroger space management and assortment process for Merchandising Execution
• Reinforce data integrity and perform quality assurance checks
• Learn and apply KOMPASS timeline and best practice processes
• Support item setup accuracy in Kroger systems (Venus, PID, RDIC, DSD Host)
• Assist in QA pre- and post-planogram publishing for category updates
• Develop efficiencies using reports and trackers; communicate across departments
• Work in a hybrid corporate office environment (at least two days per week)

Skills

KOMPASS process

Data integrity

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Venus

PID

RDIC

DSD Host

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Support the Kroger Company’s space management and assortment process on behalf of Merchandising Execution through data integrity reinforcement and quality assurance checks. Positively and measurably impact the Kroger Company sales potential by working with Kroger Merchandising and P.L. Marketing’s PCOE team to ensure that work follows the KOMPASS timeline and is completed accurately and efficiently.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule.Develop expertise in the KOMPASS timeline and best practice processes.Capacity to learn the Kroger systems such as Venus, PID, RDIC and DSD Host to support item setup accuracy.Assist in quality assurance pre and post planogram publishing for each category update.Provide support for every step of the KOMPASS process; develop efficiencies on an ongoing basis and constantly contribute to the process through utilizing reports and trackers.Communicate with internal and external departments as needed to support KOMPASS initiatives.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 experienceDegree in Business, Statistics or Marketing preferredProficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPointExperience functioning in a corporate office environmentStrong leadership and organizational skillsCapability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a teamHighly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervisionAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-taskMINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Must be able to:Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a timeLift 10-30 lbs. occasionallyCOMPETENCIES/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 culturesBuilding Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goalsBuilding 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 organizationCommunication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English languageCustomer 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 representDecision 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 consequencesInclusion – 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 resultsInitiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situationsSelf-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time periodWork 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