Contracting & Strategy Analyst (Pharmacy)

Please apply through the Kroger Career site, CORP H&W/CONTRACTING & STRATEGY ANALYST - The Kroger Co. Careers.About the job This is an in-office position based in our Cincinnati, OH location.Description for CandidatesSupport 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 for CandidatesCreate standard and automated reports that provide a tracking mechanism for contracting reimbursement or strategic initiativesValidate output, and interpret trends or patterns in a clear and concise manner through visual representations and/or written summariesDesign and build complex financial models to provide detailed insights to key decisionmakersExtract data from structured and unstructured sources to provide comparisons, or analyses, highlighting strategic rationale, key considerations, upside opportunities and potential risksPrepare or assist in preparing analysis covering any of the following: payer agreements, vendor or manufacturer proposals, 340B opportunities, discount card opportunities, contracting profitability audits, DIR, contracting pricing and reconciliation, etc.Collaborate cross-functionally to execute reporting and analysis initiativesExecute ad hoc analyses and assist with special projects as directed by supervisorTravel to divisions to provide support and coach division teamsMust be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodationQualifications for CandidatesMinimumBachelor's Degree business or healthcare related fieldProficient 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 keyDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive informationExcellent oral/written communication skillsDemonstrated skills in ensuring accuracy and attention to detailDemonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated use of business intelligence tools to create customized visualizations, recurring reporting, and analyze dataFamiliarity with the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Contracting and Pharmacy industry/technical terms and processesProficient in Power BI and Power AutomateDesired1 year of prior retail pharmacy experience and/or PBM experienceAny experience in third party payor contracting