Space Planning Analyst

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits package

Equal employment opportunity employer

Job summary

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to develop and maintain action-based reporting tools supporting merchandising activities.

You will communicate findings to cross-functional partners to drive fact-based decisions and enhance company financials, focusing on category reviews and store remodels with leadership in merchandising. The role requires collaboration with category managers and shelf teams, plus experience in data analytics, SQL, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related area.
• Minimum of three years combined experience in merchandising, data analytics, project management or related area.
• Experience with SQL and report writing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively to achieve buy-in from cross-functional leaders within category review process.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings in support of category review process.
• Partner with category managers to deliver an excellent product portfolio to retail and wholesale customers.
• Partner with shelf implementation and execution teams to inform total store reset process.
• Perform business or statistical analysis to formulate data-driven recommendations that help the company achieve financial goals.
• Assist with strategic initiative work relating to micro & macro space planning.
• Develop standard, recurring, and ad-hoc reports for management and/or the department in an efficient and effective manner.

Skills

SQL

Report writing

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related area

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

Location

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

Position Overview

This role is responsible to develop & maintain action-based data reporting tools in support of various merchandising activities. Communicate findings to cross-functional business partners to support fact-based decision making that positively impacts company financials. This role is focused on driving the category review and store remodel processes with category management, OwnBrands, and merchandising leadership.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Communicate effectively to achieve buy-in from cross-functional leaders within category review process.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings in support of category review process.
• Partner with category managers to deliver an excellent product portfolio to retail and wholesale customers.
• Partner with shelf implementation and execution teams to inform total store reset process.
• Perform business or statistical analysis to formulate data-driven recommendations that help the company achieve financial goals.
• Assist with strategic initiative work relating to micro & macro space planning.
• Develop standard, recurring, and ad-hoc reports for management and/or the department in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in dynamic retail and wholesale environment to drive positive business outcomes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related area.
• Minimum of three years combined experience in merchandising, data analytics, project management or related area.
• Experience with SQL and report writing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, financial acumen, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

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.