Category Business Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a Category Manager Support professional in Michigan to partner with the Category Manager on executing business plans, managing promotions, and maintaining strong vendor relations across assigned categories.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and ensuring financial objectives through category planning and effective pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Two years of marketing, category management, or store leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of category planning and Nielsen tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Manager to execute category business plans.
• Manage promotional offers aligned with P&L.
• Build relationships with vendors for timely contract submissions.
• Oversee seasonal/promotional inventory for stores.
• Support item life cycle management through launches and exits.
• Maintain Not on File process as directed.
• Support ad proofing with cross-functional teams.
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promos.

Skills

Marketing

Category management

Store leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Category planning

Problem solving

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen tools

Purchasing systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Nielsen tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

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? 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.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 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

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.

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.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies - including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash - delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.