Category Business Analyst — Strategy & Vendor Promotions

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

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.