Company Name: Kroger Stores
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position SummaryExecute the company standards and initiatives to control variable expenses with continual improvement of sanitation and sustainability of ecological resources throughout the division. Develop division goals, strategy/action plans for implementation of company/division variable expense, and sustainability initiatives. Coach and train Operations field specialist, district manager, and store teams in all aspects of variable expense, sanitation and sustainability. Effectively communicate and influence all levels of leadership throughout the division regarding expense sanitation and sustainability. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Job Functions
Communicate with all levels of leadership throughout the division and corporate office; serve as an influential operations adviser to division senior leadershipCollaborate with division, district and store teams and implement initiatives to assist in controlling expenses, maintaining/improving sanitation standards and ecological sustainability enterprise best practicesAlign with corporate ESS and Enterprise Sourcing on escalations in service and/or probationary notices/terminationDevelop and maintain vendor relationships, serve as liaison for service-related opportunities between vendors and stores, and hold vendors accountable for poor performance and/or incomplete workMonitor ePRO, I-Payables, COUPA and P-Card expensesEvaluate areas of opportunity in detailed store walks and address in uplifting manner; maintain sharp eye for detailsHold district managers and store teams accountable for Budgeted Variable Expense misses; follow up with store visitsDrive transformational change and improve execution at store level for Sanitation and Sustainability by effectively communicating to district manager, Operations field specialist and store teamsCoach best practices, supporting implemented initiatives with division leadership, district managers, Operations field specialist and store teamsImplement Corporate Expense reduction, Sanitation, and Sustainability initiatives for the divisionReport period, quarter, and yearly results to business stakeholders, including corporate ESSCollaborate with district manager, Operations, Maintenance, Facility Engineering, Real Estate, Front-end, Merchandising, Human Resources and Asset Protection teams to achieve targeted savings/revenue goalsIdentify any areas for Budgeted Variable Expense and other variable cost savings; review and react to areas of unfavorable financial performancesAchieve financial expense budgets utilizing Kroger Way Plan, Financial Desktop, Progress Report, SOS Variable Expense Reports, Business Objects, Enterprise Period calls, Controllable Resource Guide, ESS Site, KTV, corporate ESS training, etc.Maintain Budgeted Variable Expense Management 5NF lines and any annual initiativesMinimum Position Qualifications
3 years of experience in store Operations and/or Front-end OperationsAny retail store management experience or comparable experienceAbility to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Business Objects, Financial Desktop and Store DodecaMust be creative and alert to new ways of approaching tasks and processesDemonstrate initiative and leadership skillsAbility to be collaborate and work with and through various business stakeholdersStrong analytical skillsHighly organized and proficient at multi-taskingExcellent oral/written communication skillsDesired Previous Experience/Education
Any store management, Retail Operations, or field specialist experience Bachelor's Degree
Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Travel: None
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time
Regions: Midwest
States: Ohio
Keywords:
Jobs at Kroger: At Kroger, we hire people who have a passion for helping others and who want to build a relationship with our Customers. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Kroger. We look for people who want more, aspire to be more and work hard to achieve their goals. Our focus on keeping the Customer first is what makes us successful. We offer many opportunities not only in our stores, but in Manufacturing, Logistics, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and many other fields.
Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.
Posting Notes: OH || Blue Ash || 11310 Cornell Park Drive || 45242 || Kroger Stores || None || Operations || Employee || Exempt || Full-Time || None
