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Senior Consultant, Investment Optimization & Performance (P4540) (P4541) at 84.51˚
Cincinnati, OHFull-timeConsultingPosted 2 months ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>84.51° Overview:</strong></p>
<p>84.51° is a retail data science, insights and media company. We help The Kroger Co., consumer packaged goods companies, agencies, publishers and affiliates create more personalized and valuable experiences for shoppers across the path to purchase.</p>
<p>Powered by cutting-edge science, we utilize first-party retail data from more than 62 million U.S. households sourced through the Kroger Plus loyalty card program to fuel a more customer-centric journey using 84.51° Insights, 84.51° Loyalty Marketing and our retail media advertising solution, Kroger Precision Marketing.</p>
<p><em>84.51° follows a 5‑day in‑office work schedule to support collaboration, alignment, and team connection.</em></p>
<p>Join us at 84.51°!</p>
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<p> </p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Consultant, Investment Optimization & Performance</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: Cincinnati, OH; Chicago, IL</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">SUMMARY</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Senior Consultant, Investment Optimization & Performance sup</span><span data-contrast="none">ports Kroger and CPG partners by delivering a single source of truth for supplier investment reporting, identifying opportunities to protect and grow supplier funding, and translating insights into actions that improve performance. This role blends analytics, stakeholder partnership, and change management to drive adoption of internal tools and embed insights into day-to-day decision making. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in analytics, category/commercial planning, retail/CPG, or consulting.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Build and maintain standardized reporting and analysis related to investments, spend, and performance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Deliver executive level reporting that provides a single source of truth on investment health, and performance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Analyze investment trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement across investment portfolios. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop actionable insights and recommendations to optimize investment allocation across programs, categories, and time periods. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Monitor performance indicators and flag emerging trends or issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Partner with Kroger teams and key CPGs to review performance, align on priorities, and track actions through to execution. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Monitor KPIs and performance outcomes; communicate performance narratives that connect data and insights to broader business objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Support development of capability requirements (data, reporting, measurement, governance) to inform the roadmap of internal tools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ensure data quality and consistency by validating inputs, aligning definitions, and improving reporting workflows.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">2–4 years of experience in analytics, retail/CPG, category management, revenue growth management, finance, or consulting. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) and/or SQL preferred. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Ability to translate data into clear insights, recommendations, and executive-ready storytelling. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Strong stakeholder management skills; comfortable working “shoulder to shoulder” with internal teams and external partners. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Experience building repeatable reporting processes, dashboards, or performance scorecards with consistent definitions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Project management fundamentals: prioritization, tracking actions, and delivering against timelines in a cross-functional environment. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Change management mindset: ability to support training, adoption, and process improvements to embed new tools. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":60,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">High attention to detail and comfort working with complex data sets and ambiguous problem statements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred but not required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":150,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p>#LI-AB1</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Pay Transparency and Benefits</strong></span></p>
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<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data and cost of labor. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for variable compensation.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates: </span></li>
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<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.</span></li>
<li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances. </span></li>
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<p> </p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$78,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$121,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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