Responsible for developing solutions to complex business challenges related to integrated business planning. Drive alignment and synergy across Marketing, Finance, Demand/Capacity Planning & Inventory Planning teams to deliver business results. Drive cross functional change management to enable a best-in-class IBP process. Continuously improve the monthly IBP cycle, including timeliness of the demand and supply plan submissions, reduction of cycle-time, robust alignment with financial budgets and projections. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain operations, business related field, or equivalent in work experience
• 2+ years analytical experience with emphasis on Supply Chain
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a team-based environment
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information

Desired

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations or Planning role
• 2+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Planning, and Development and Implementation

• Support the leader of Integrated Business Planning
• Provide reliable insights through use of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytical techniques
• Interpret and present financial projections
• Develop sensitivity analysis and scenario planning for all potential solutions
• Recommend recovery strategies, options, and assist with the implementation of solutions
• Act as subject matter expert of Supply Chain business functions, KPI tracking, and project key milestones
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and address business needs
• Work collaboratively with sales, marketing, all functions of Supply Chain Planning, distribution/transportation operations to develop and optimize constrained and unconstrained plan
• Compile and deliver IBP process meeting takeaways with timelines and follow-ups
• Lead and coordinate weekly/monthly meetings to support IBP process and Sales & Operations Planning process
• Travel independently to various Kroger sites
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation