JOB DESCRIPTION
Use analytical expertise to work with supervisor and key stakeholders to determine H&W contracting and strategy analytics and reporting enterprise wide to maximize gross profit. Provide clear written communication to key stakeholders to explain analysis and provide summary reports. Assist in the cultivation of H&W contracting and strategic relationships that drive sales. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the manager in defining and reviewing contracting and strategy analytics strategy, including contract/project pipeline
- Perform complex analysis to monitor value of contracts or strategic initiatives of Kroger Health & Wellness
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- Collaborate with Contracting and/or Strategic Programs team to make recommendations to maximize profitability
- Support the business in decision-making processes by providing forward-looking analysis and insight to the senior leadership team, ensuring alignment of planned actions and targets in the forecast
- Direct or prepare analysis covering any of the following: payer agreements, vendor or manufacturer proposals, 340B opportunities, discount card opportunities, contracting profitability audits, etc.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and department CoE teams to gain insight into continued improvement opportunities regarding contract compliance and adherence to contract policies within the overarching sourcing policies and training of the same
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Support talent development framework and proven experience in creating/maintaining training curriculum
- Execute ad hoc analyses and assist with special projects as directed by supervisor
- Travel to divisions to provide support and coach division teams
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree business or healthcare related field
- 1 year of database management experience
- 1 year of prior retail pharmacy experience and/or PBM experience
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e., macros, power pivot, power query)
- Project management skills with the ability to initiate and move projects to successful conclusion where quality and timeliness are key
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Demonstrated use of business intelligence tools to create customized visualizations, recurring reporting, and analyze data
- Familiarity with the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Contracting and Pharmacy industry/technical terms and processes
- Proficient in Power BI and Power Automate
Desired
- Any experience in third party payor contracting
- 3+ years of experience in data modeling and analytics
- 3+ years of retail pharmacy experience and/or PBM experience
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tool