Sr Merchandising Insights Manager

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a Senior BI Process Manager to lead the development and deployment of data analytics solutions across corporate stakeholders. This hybrid role collaborates with the Kroger team and PL Marketing to optimize BI processes and reporting using multiple data sources, ensuring high-quality insights and governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional communication, and driving efficiencies through automation and standardization of BI workflows.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or Economics preferred.
• Minimum 2-year experience in a technical or analytical role.
• Proficient in MS SQL, Business Objects, Power Pivot, Microsoft Office/365 applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other BI applications.
• Preferred experience in Kroger corporate systems and syndicated sources such as 84.51, Market 6, Mintel and IRI.
• Experience with ETL and Automation Processes preferred.
• Data visualization tool experience. Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, recommendations, and leadership in the development and execution of BI processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize BI initiatives.
• Optimize information systems, reports and BI technology; stay current on BI solutions and provide guidance.
• Provide expert analysis, organization, and reporting of information to PL Marketing and Kroger using data from sources like IRI, 84.51, and internal databases.
• Collect and validate data from various internal systems and data applications.
• Prepare, process, and distribute scheduled reports using various software.
• Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems; drive positive results.
• Mentor and guide junior team members; represent PL Marketing and Kroger with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current on issues impacting Kroger stakeholders and PL Marketing; identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Provide training and create technical guides for end users and team members.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-Starter

Prioritization

Negotiation

Inclusion

Initiative

Work Standards

Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or Economics

Tools

MS SQL

Business Objects

Power Pivot

Power BI

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

ETL

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Business Intelligence Process Manager is responsible for driving and leading business value for the Kroger Co. and its stakeholders by engineering, testing, and deploying technical solutions using data analytics and business intelligence tools. They will lead and collaborate on data projects, manage processes, identify and improve efficiencies for all stakeholders. Additionally, this role will provide recommendations and continuous technical and analytical support for all relevant people and processes.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least one half day per week based on your team’s scheduleProvide strategic direction, recommendations, and leadership in the development and execution of business intelligence processes.Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize business intelligence initiatives.Optimize the use of information system, reports and business intelligence technology by staying current on BI solutions and providing guidance and training to stakeholders.Provide expert analysis, organization, and reporting of information to both PL Marketing and the Kroger Company by leveraging the data available from multiple corporate and syndicated sources such IRI, 84.51, Business Objects Universes, and internal databases.Collect and validate data from various internal systems and data applications.Prepare, process, and distribute scheduled reports on a routine basis using a variety of software.Troubleshoot data integrity, user and system problems and work with the user to achieve positive resultsMentor and provide guidance to junior members of the team.Be a proactive team member with the optimization of information system, reports and technologyProfessionally and effectively represent both P.L. Marketing and peers with members of the Kroger teams and external stakeholdersStay current on important issues that are impactful to the success of Kroger stakeholders and P.L. MarketingFocus on recognizing technical opportunities and creating efficiencies through process improvement and automation when appropriateBe able to provide training and produce technical guides to end users and other team members.Ability to learn and adopt new programs with minimal supervision.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervisionEnsure compliance with data governance and security policies.Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationMINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferredDegree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Statistics, or Economics preferredMinimum 2-year experience in a technical or analytical roleProficient in MS SQL, Business Objects, Power Pivot, Microsoft Office/365 applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and other Business Intelligence applicationsPreferred experience in Kroger corporate systems and syndicated sources such as 84.51, Market 6, Mintel and IRIExperience with ETL and Automation Processes preferredData visualization tool experience. Power BI experience preferred.Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applicationsExperience functioning in a Corporate Office environmentStrong organizational, leadership, and teamwork skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skills required, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into a deliverable solutionExperience communicating deliverables both in person and through written communication.Ability to adapt to advancing technology and computer solutionsHighly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervisionAbility to build and maintain positive and productive business relationships with users and team membersAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience, from senior level executives to business usersAbility to prioritize and multi-taskMINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Must be able to:remain standing/sitting for several hours at a timehave unlimited manual dexterityDESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:Business Intelligence AnalystBusiness Intelligence Process ManagerData AnalystInformation Systems AnalystInformation Technology/Systems – significant experience and expertise using MS Excel & SQLData ScientistCOMPETENCIES/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 situationsLeadership – 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 employeeNegotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all partiesSelf-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 imposedTechnical Aptitude – ability to adopt and apply various technologies to find solutions with logical reasoning and minimal supervision.