Women, Infant, Children Product Administrative Support

P.L. Marketing, Inc.; Newport (RI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

P.L. Marketing is seeking a diligent coordinator to organize, submit, and track WIC eligible Kroger Our Brand products. You will identify eligible items, stay current on state policies, and communicate opportunities to CFT, Merchandising, and Our Brand teams.

The role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week, with responsibilities including WIC submission support, status updates, and cross-team communication to ensure timely approvals.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submission and tracking of WIC eligible Kroger Our Brand products.
• Communicate state policy requirements and submission details to teams.
• Support WIC item submission responsibilities and provide status updates.
• Work in hybrid office at least two days per week.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Multitasking

Education

4 year degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary:

Organize, submit, and track the submission and approval process of WIC eligible Kroger Our Brand Products. Identify potentially eligible items for submission and stay current on both category and state policies. Communicate opportunities to relevant CFT, Merchandising, and Our Brand teams.

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
• Support WIC item submission responsibilities.
• Communicate necessary WIC related item details via adherence to state policies, timing, and requirements.
• Provide necessary approval statuses and submission information to teams.
• Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner
• Assisting in any special projects as needed.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Degree in Business, Statistics, Marketing or Economics preferred
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications
• Organizational and teamwork skills
• Problem solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an audience from senior level executives, to administrative support
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience handling customer inquiries and issue

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
• Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

  Administrative support position in office environment Retail or grocery experience

  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.