The CoE Analytics & CCO Manager will promote the use of analytics to enhance specific category strategies, sourcing events and overall sourcing results. Oversee the quality of data and insights provided by market intelligence providers, internal analytics teams and will develop action plans to improve quality, capabilities and accuracy of analytics tools. Work with category teams to identify economic drivers to be able to perform advanced and customized analyses such as should cost, TCO, and benchmarking analyses. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2, 800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• 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.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page ! Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, Retail, CPG, Data Analytics, or similar
• 3 years of management experience with large complex organizations
• Strong understanding of use of data (analytics, business intelligence) and data governance (standards, metadata)
• Ability to build impactful relationship with internal clients, key influencers to effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
• Ability to synthesize analysis into compelling verbal and written communications and presentations

Desired

• MBA or master's degree
• 5 years of experience in an analytics organization, performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data, data management)
• 3 years of experience building, and reporting should cost and TCO analyses
• Knowledge of procurement and P2P activities

• Introduce new analytics processes and technologies to drive decision-making based on analysis of internal/external data
• Facilitate and execute the development of reports and insights, to drive performance improvement, provide guidance and support to category management teams
• Oversee performance and manage 3rd parties for market intelligence outsourced process
• Oversee and manage analytics tools performance, functionalities, quality of the data, reporting
• Establish processes to continuously monitor data quality; proactively detect, correct, and prevent invalid data values
• Work with category management teams to understand suppliers cost structure and pricing
• Understand all cost components affecting total ownership of a product and service
• Develop, execute and maintain project plan for each series of category reviews
• Lead development and execution of a gate review process to ensure quality assurance of analytical process
• Ensure cross category coordination during analytical processes
• Review category improvement projections and post-implementation variance analysis
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties: complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Create an effective work environment by developing a common vision, communicating of clear objectives, fostering teamwork, recognizing performance, providing on the job coaching
• Work with other functions of the organization on development of data analytics and business intelligence
• Promote use of analytics and support business adoption of business intelligence and self-service reporting
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation