Transportation Process Quality 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!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or transportation environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts including P&L management and cost drivers.
- Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience in SQL, PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau or other BI tools a plus.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with transportation operations or network planning preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead transportation strategic planning including forecasting, budgeting, peak/holiday planning, and capacity modeling.
- Own transportation reporting includes labor, headcount, service metrics, and cost performance.
- Provide in-depth P&L variance analysis and data-driven insights.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, service, and efficiency.
- Partner with Transportation leadership to remove operational barriers and improve performance.
- Support network changes including startups, transitions, and routing or volume shifts.
- Develop KPI scorecards; analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation standards, and audit requirements.
- Conduct audits, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with HR and Operations on staffing plans aligned to transportation demand.
- Support onboarding coordination and expense management aligned to budget and P&L.
- Collaborate with PQM peers to standardize best practices across regions.
Benefits
- Total Rewards benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
