Kroger EDI
Kroger EDI integration & compliance
Built for food and CPG brands shipping to Kroger distribution centers.
Kroger requires vendors who ship to its distribution centers to receive purchase orders and return invoices over EDI, and to send a functional acknowledgement for the documents it sends. Interlink Commerce sets that connection up on the X12 005010 version Kroger asks for, maps the documents into your ERP or 3PL, and gets you trading in days, not weeks, billed only when you trade.
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What Kroger suppliers face
- Kroger gives vendors 90 days to become EDI capable, and charges a fee on invoices after that.
- Kroger uses application advice documents to reject anything that misses its business or technical rules.
- Grocery uses its own purchase order and invoice formats, so a generic setup is not enough.
- Orders across Kroger distribution centers need to land in your ERP or 3PL without rekeying.
What we do
How Interlink handles Kroger
- Set up and test your Kroger EDI connection on the X12 005010 version Kroger asks for.
- Map purchase orders and invoices in the format your Kroger program uses.
- Return functional acknowledgements automatically, which Kroger requires.
- Handle application advice responses so rejected documents get fixed and resent.
- Connect EDI to NetSuite, Sage, Dynamics, QuickBooks, or your 3PL: no rekeying.
- Monitor every document and alert on exceptions, around the clock.
Required EDI documents for Kroger
Kroger publishes its EDI program openly. Grocery vendors may use the grocery formats (875 purchase order and 880 invoice) in place of the 850 and 810, and Kroger says advance ship notices are required only from selected vendors on specific supply chain programs, so we confirm your exact document set with Kroger during scoping.
Go live with Kroger in days, not weeks
- Step 1: Scope your Kroger requirements and confirm documents.
- Step 2: Build connection, map documents, integrate your systems.
- Step 3: Certify with Kroger and go live. First onboarding is free.
Why Interlink for Kroger
- We read your Kroger EDI packet and map what it actually names.
- Published pricing from $50/mo, and no monthly fee per trading partner.
- You talk to the same person every time, not a ticket queue.
- No Transaction, No Invoice: a quiet month costs you less.
Kroger EDI FAQ
Does Kroger require EDI from vendors?
Kroger requires vendors who accept orders shipping to a Kroger distribution center to be able to receive the purchase order by EDI and return the invoice by EDI. Kroger gives vendors 90 days to comply and applies a fee to payment after that, so it is worth starting early.
Which EDI documents does Kroger use?
Kroger vendors typically receive purchase orders and send invoices, and a functional acknowledgement (997) is required. Grocery programs may use the 875 purchase order and 880 invoice formats instead. Kroger also uses the 824 application advice to reject documents that miss its rules. We confirm the exact set for your program during scoping.
Do I need to send advance ship notices to Kroger?
Not necessarily. Kroger states that only selected companies on specific supply chain programs are required to send ASNs, so this depends on the program you are set up under. We confirm it with Kroger rather than assuming.
How fast can I be trading with Kroger?
Days, not weeks in most cases. We handle setup, mapping and testing, and pricing starts at $50/mo with No Transaction, No Invoice billing.
Cost estimate
What will Kroger EDI cost you?
Most providers make you sit through a sales call to find out. Answer a few questions and we will email your estimate, with the full rate table so you can check the arithmetic yourself.
60 seconds. No sales call required.
Ready to trade with Kroger?
No Transaction, No Invoice: you only pay when you trade. Book a call and go live in days, not weeks.