Data Management Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY :

Support the Kroger Corporate Brands and Kroger Manufacturing product data management process from an administrative and data research, collection, and entry perspective.

Assist Corporate Brands and Kroger Manufacturing in successfully creating and managing Trade and Packaging Specifications in the Global Specification Management (GSM) module of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) application.

Create, validate, approve, maintain, and publish accurate, detailed product specifications according to the set business rules for assigned commodities.

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 schedule
• Create new, validate, and revise existing Trade and Packaging Specifications following current business rules
• Responsible for moving Trade and Packaging specifications throughout workflow and assigning tasks to correct contacts
• Maintain trade and packaging specifications for assigned commodities, including making revisions / versions and retiring former versions as products and / or artwork change
• Research, enter, and validate all required product attributes and upload related documents for Kroger Corporate Brands and Kroger Manufacturing products
• Ensure that all components of product hierarchy are properly linked with all related specifications
• Coordinate with Corporate Brands and Manufacturing partners including Corporate Food Technology, Package Engineers, Packaging Managers, Category Strategy Managers, Manufacturing Plants, etc.

to obtain, enter and / or validate all relevant product attributes for the particular Trade and Packaging Specifications to ensure 100% accuracy

• Manage time and priorities and coordinate with Corporate Brands and Manufacturing partners to meet all deadlines for publishing and completing specifications by the given due date
• Successfully incorporate changing priorities and processes into workload
• Manage trade and packaging specification work as defined above in the Oracle PLM system, as well as maintain specific details on that work in a SharePoint Tracking System
• Perform analysis of categories on both a scheduled and ad hoc basis

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Data management experience preferred
• Experience with CPG products preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web based applications
• Experience functioning in a Corporate Office environment preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Expert organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

Must be able to : Remain standing / sitting for several hours at a timeLift 10-30 lbs. occasionally

COMPETENCIES / 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 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

Leadership 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 employee

• Negotiation effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• 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