1. LARISSA ENGLAND | Sr. Manager, Corporate Supplier Diversity
Opportunities for MBEs in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management
NMSDC Best Practice 4 
December 10, 2015 
LARISSA ENGLAND | Sr. Manager, Corporate Supplier Diversity

2. BY THE NUMBERS Over 2,600 Supermarkets and Multi Department Stores
$108.5
BILLION
IN TOTAL SALES
782
CONVENIENCE
STORES
326
FINE JEWELRY STORES
SAME-STORE
SALES GROWTH OF
5.2% (WITHOUT FUEL)
BY THE NUMBERS
2,626
SUPERMARKETS AND MULTI-DEPARTMENT STORES
200 MILLION
MEALS DONATED THROUGH MORE THAN 80 FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANK PARTNERS 34
DISTRIBUTION
CENTERS
400,000
ASSOCIATES COMPANY-WIDE
WE COVER
34 STATES
2.2 BILLION
KILOWATTS OF ELECTRICITY SAVED. THAT’S ENOGH TO POWER OPERATE ROUGHLY 200,570 SINGLE FAMILY HOME FOR A YEAR
Over 2,600 Supermarkets and Multi Department Stores
Fine Jewelry Stores
Convenience Stores
Fuel Centers
Pharmacy and Little Clinics
37 Food Processing Plants
34 Distribution Centers
180 MILLION
PRESCRIPTIONS
FILLED 37
FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS
1,330
SUPERMARKET FUEL CENTERS

3. Business Strategy Alignment
Corporate Mission
Is to be the leader in the distribution and merchandising of food, pharmacy, health, personal care, seasonal merchandise and related consumable products and services….
We will conduct our business to produce financial returns that reward investment by shareowners and allow the Company to grow….
We value diversity and will strive to reflect that diversity in our workforce, the companies we do business with and the customers we serve....

4. Business Strategy Alignment
Corporate Goals
Increase sales and profits
Meet customer needs/expectations
Customer 1st Strategy and Associate 1st
Offer high quality products and services
Gain a competitive advantage
Control efficiencies and reduce cost
Achieve sustainability and safety objectives
Contribute to the economic growth of the communities we serve

5. Identifying Opportunities
Cultivating Relationships….
Important that we understand policies & procedures within each department and upcoming opportunities
Attend Merchandising/Department Meetings
Schedule regular strategy planning meeting with:
Department Managers
Sourcing Managers
Supplier Diversity Champions
Senior Leadership
Established pre-qualifying criteria via our Supplier Information Management Portal

6. Identifying Opportunities
Process Integration….
Develop procedures that are imbedded
in all aspects of the supply chain
Participate in strategic planning and
product review meetings
Establish goals and objectives for business
units and decision makers
Incorporate MBE utilization verbiage and 2nd Tier requirements in all contracts
Identify process owner and hold them accountable to their goals

7. Identifying Opportunities
First Steps….
Suppliers must register in our Supplier Information Management portal
If opportunities exist and the supplier meets the upcoming bid requirements, we will provide their information to the sourcing manager for review
Vet all suppliers, review their presentation to ensure all Kroger requirements are addressed
Supplier Diversity will attend meetings with a supplier if the need exists
Request follow up on the status of the supplier, and projected date of next opportunity

8. Supplier Information Management
Ability to capture diversity status information at the time of registration
Diverse supplier visibility to all buying teams
Maintains accuracy of supplier diversity database
Centralized location for 3rd party certifications
Diversity
GFSI
Insurance
Prior notification of certificate expiration
Utilization of dashboards to measure inclusion, supplier performance and savings by Department
Ability to measure community impact
Online Bid Process

9. What We Source… Annual KOMPASS schedule Corporate Brands
Retail items that are coming up for review
Corporate Brands
Private Label items/ Contract packaging
General Merchandise
For Retail
Seasonal Decorations & Supplies
Uniforms/Repair Items/Deli Equipment
Construction/ Facilities Engineering
Stores/ fuel stations/ C-stores
Air Conditioning/ Electrical supplies/ Plumbing
Marketing Materials
Direct Mail/Signage
Multicultural

10. What We Source… Store Operations Janitorial/ Floor Care/Pest control
Landscaping/Parking Lot/ Snow Removal
Supplies/Grocery Bags/ Labels
Manufacturing
Maintenance Parts/ Supplies
Packaging/ Equipment
Ingredients
Uniforms
Transportation/Logistics
Freight/ Fleet & Repair
Dock Management/Material Handling/ Distribution Center
IS&S
Project management/ hardware/ software

11. Why Do We Do It?
Diversity & Inclusion are ingrained in our Kroger Core Values
Maintaining a Diverse & Competitive Supply Chain is a Business Imperative
Part of our quest is to find the best supplier, and help drive cost out of the business
A Diverse Supplier must be included in all bids
Mentorship and Supplier Development
Contribute to the economic growth of the communities we serve
The Challenge is ACCESS, We are here to break down that barrier

12. Business Interchange

13. Thank You
Questions?