LOGISTICS/REGIONAL SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGER

Krogerdc; Blue Ash (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth programs

Job summary

A major retail corporation in Blue Ash, OH, is seeking a Logistics/Regional Supply Planning Manager to lead supply chain strategies and manage replenishment needs. The role requires 7+ years of experience in supply chain or related fields and strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Candidates should be adept in data interpretation and able to influence multiple stakeholders. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, flexible scheduling, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in replenishment, merchandising, operations, or supply chain.
• Ability to manage conflict in a cooperative manner.
• Proven track record in decision making based on data.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-centric supply planning for division and distribution centers.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to resolve supply chain issues.
• Drive planning oversight for promotional initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration and influencing

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

Job description

LOGISTICS/REGIONAL SUPPLY PLANNING MANAGER

Blue Ash, OH, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Lead customer‑centric and service‑oriented Supply Planning work required to manage division and distribution center (DC)‑specific replenishment needs. Represent the voice of the customer specifically to Supply Chain’s Planning organization, acting as the primary liaison for divisions, DCs, and their senior leadership. Partner with Planning teams (e.g., Supply Planning Buying Manager – Commodity, Lead Buyers, Buyers) in the General Office (GO) and business leadership from DC Operations and division Merchandising to execute the strategy for cross‑functional collaboration to meet buying needs, resolve issues and collectively ensure the success of the business. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive Supply Chain Planning strategies with the distinct priorities and operational nuances of the division and distribution centers in per view, ensuring tailored, data‑driven decision‑making
• Engage and collaborate with executive division and distribution center leadership to drive resolution of complex, multi‑stakeholder supply chain challenges, including allocation, new item setup, and promotional planning
• Partner with senior Merchandising leadership to translate buying strategies into integrated supply chain execution, optimizing alignment across departments
• Drive coordinated S&OE initiatives with executive leadership across Merchandising, division, distribution centers, and Supply Chain (SC) to support product flow and division needs, resolving complex issues and closing the feedback loop with division leadership
• Lead planning oversight of promotional initiatives, guiding high‑impact planning efforts and providing executive‑level insights to enhance purchasing decisions
• Identify opportunities for longer term improvement projects to solve persistent issues for divisions and distribution centers (e.g., data inventory visibility, SLA refinement for store delivery)
• Understand, maintain, and report on KPIs to executive leadership for visibility
• Drive and implement any changes to processes, ways of working, collaboration mechanisms, etc. amongst the larger commodity‑focused Planning team
• Travel to Kroger locations across the U.S. for relevant stakeholder interface as needed
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

MINIMUM

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent years of experience
• 7+ years of experience in replenishment/procurement, merchandising, operations, or supply chain
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and root cause identification skills enabled by appropriate follow‑up and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders and peers
• Excellent communication/presentation (oral and written) skills
• Track record of preparing, interpreting, and making decisions based on qualitative and quantitative data
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)

DESIRED

• Master’s Degree in business administration or supply chain
• Exposure to site leadership and operations
• Any exposure to Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse and Business Objects

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry‑leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.