Category Analyst
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! Position Summary: The Category Analyst supports strategic accounts by providing analytical insights, reporting, and operational support that drive business performance. This role serves as a key partner to sales, supply chain, customer teams, and cross-functional stakeholders by monitoring business trends, identifying opportunities, and helping execute customer initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will leverage data and reporting to support decision-making, track performance metrics, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution of customer programs and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors required or equivalent education/experience.
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare various analyses of customer performance, track inbound and outbound inventory trends, pricing management, and setting up new and deleted items.
- Identify root causes related to item setup, pricing, inventory, and code dates
- New item and assortment catalog management
- Assist in the development and adoption of business reports to support the organization.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve setup issues, ensure pricing accuracy, and support seasonal asks
- Maintain cross-functional relationships with various levels and departments in and outside the organization.
- Support process improvements to reduce shrink and improve product movement
- Use systems like PowerBI to monitor trends and drive data-informed decisions.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Total Rewards benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
