KOMPASS Support Analyst

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing, Inc. in Newport, RI is seeking a hybrid coordinator to support Kroger’s space management and assortment processes, ensuring data integrity and QA checks.

In this role you will work with Kroger Merchandising and our PCOE team to follow the KOMPASS timeline, develop efficiencies, and deliver accurate updates across 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Kroger space management and assortment process with data integrity reinforcement and QA checks.
• Learn and utilize Kroger systems (Venus, PID, RDIC, DSD Host) for item setup accuracy.
• Assist in quality assurance pre and post planogram publishing for category updates.
• Collaborate with internal and external departments to support KOMPASS initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Building Strategic Working Rel

Building Trust

Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Inclusion

Initiating Action

Self-Starter

Work Standards

Education

4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Degree in Business, Statistics or Marketing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

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 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

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Must be able to: Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• 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
• Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
• 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

Since 1989, P.L. Marketing has assisted the sales and merchandising of Corporate Brand consumer products for the Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Additionally, we provide a multitude of merchandising and operational services for Kroger’s General Office, divisions, and stores, all while being employee-owned.