Merchandising Strategy Analyst

Job Description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location :

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description : Position Overview :

This role is responsible to develop & maintain action-based reporting tools in support of various merchandising activities. Communicate findings to cross-functional business partners to support fact-based decision making that positively impacts company financials. This role is focused on supporting the Vendor Management Office with projects including Category Review (Assortment Optimization) and Vendor Negotiations.

Here's what you'll do :

Communicate effectively to achieve buy-in from cross-functional leaders.

Facilitate cross-functional meetings in support of strategic initiatives.

Support annual vendor negotiation process including joint business planning, strategic planning with merchandising teams and coordination with vendors to improve sales and profitability.

Support data and analytics fact base in partnership with merchandising analytics function and drive into core ways of working for merchandising and associated support teams.

Perform business or statistical analysis to formulate data-driven recommendations that help the company achieve financial goals.

Ability to navigate ambiguity in dynamic retail and wholesale environments to drive positive business outcomes.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here's what you'll need :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related area.

Minimum of three to five years combined experience in one or more of the following : grocery, wholesale, merchandising, data analytics, project management or related area.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Project management and change management experience

Strong organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills.

Strong mathematical aptitude, financial acumen, and analytical skills.

Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus.

Power BI proficiency preferred

SQL competency recommended : you will interact with the corporate data lake using Snowflake.

Ability to travel up to 10% depending on assigned categories.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and / or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit / stand / walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas : computer / server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.