Category Merchandising Finance Planner – Grow Profits

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a Merchandise Financial Planner to manage retail and independent wholesale P&Ls, budgeting, and forecasting across assigned categories. You will ensure action plans to meet financial objectives and drive profitability.

You will lead forecasting, collaborate with Category Manager on promotions, and develop seasonal plans to optimize sales and margin while supporting company goals in a dynamic merchandising environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, merchandising, or related field (required).
• 2–5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, finance, or procurement.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret P&L levers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage sales and margin plans by bucket and week to meet financial targets.
• Maintain weekly/monthly forecasts by season, month, and week at the category level.
• Lead weekly meetings to review forecasts, sales, and margin trends; identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Category Manager on promotional strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Develop and maintain seasonal ladder plans; forecast clearance impact and liability.
• Create long-range, pre-season, and in-season forecasts aligned with strategy.
• Champion the Merchandise Planning process and calendar.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business administration / finance / merchandising or related field)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Purchasing systems

Job description

SpartanNash is seeking a Merchandise Financial Planner to manage retail and independent wholesale P&Ls, budgeting, and forecasting across assigned categories. You will ensure action plans to meet financial objectives and drive profitability.

You will lead forecasting, collaborate with Category Manager on promotions, and develop seasonal plans to optimize sales and margin while supporting company goals in a dynamic merchandising environment.