Category Business Analyst

SpartanNash • Byron Center, MI

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About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Position Overview: This role is responsible to partner with assigned Category Managers to execute comprehensive business plans. In this role, you will work closely with vendors to manage promotional offers to ensure overall financial goals are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (required) Business Administration, Food Marketing, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years’ experience in marketing, category management, store leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial acumen, ability to navigate, interpret, and analyze data
• A working knowledge of category planning practices
• Ability to determine quick solutions
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Nielsen Category Management tools, experience with purchasing systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Category Manager in executing comprehensive category business plans consistent with the Company's overall goals and strategies for assigned categories; plans to include tactics in the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offer process and ensuring vendor submissions align with Category Manager expectations and P&L requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate contract submissions to deliver financial objectives.
• Responsible for seasonal/promotional inventory to our corporate retail stores to support demand.
• Support item life cycle management through innovation launches and exit strategies for assigned categories.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed by category manager(s).
• Support ad proofing process by preparing and compiling notes to support a cross-functional team (Marketing, DC Sales team, Managed Ad Groups, etc.)
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotional offers (retail, sales, procurement)
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees