Category Business Analyst

Family Fare, LLC; Byron Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a driven associate to partner with Category Managers in executing comprehensive category business plans and to work closely with vendors to meet promotional and financial goals.

This on-site role in Byron Center, MI requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years in marketing or category management, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Nielsen tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in marketing, category management, or store leadership.
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong financial acumen, ability to navigate, interpret, and analyze data.
• Working knowledge of category planning practices.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Nielsen Category Management tools; purchasing systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Category Manager in executing comprehensive category business plans aligned with company goals, including assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Manage promotional offer process and ensure vendor submissions align with expectations and P&L requirements.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely contract submissions delivering financial objectives.
• Responsible for seasonal/promotional inventory to 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 by preparing and compiling notes to support cross-functional teams.
• Research and resolve store pricing issues related to promotional offers (retail, sales, procurement).
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Nielsen Category Management tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Purchasing systems

Job description

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.

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

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.