• Job Description

  Req#: R72113

  At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

  Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

  Location:

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

  Job Description:

  This role is responsible to support the Supply Chain Inventory Services function in executing the regular unproductive inventory and vendor compliance processes. Reducing the company’s overall unproductive inventory and reducing shrink by identifying process change opportunities. Collaborates with Merchandising, and Supply Planners to provide visibility into unproductive inventory through different reporting. Provides analyses and resulting reports for Shrink and presents to leaders.

  Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Assemble data pulled from multiple sources

  • Perform analyses on that data using defined logic

  • Produce reports to distribute internally and to the customer

  • Identify errors in the analysis due to flaws in the logic, data omissions, incorrect formulas, missing inputs from the business etc.

  • Perform reasonableness tests on the outcomes of the analyses to establish confidence that the analyses are accurate and complete

  • Conduct investigations and root cause analyses when the analyses do not meet the reasonableness test which often requires collaboration with internal business functions including buyers, demand planners, category managers, National Accounts, Finance, etc. as well as external Amazon business partners.

  • Research issues in our business processes or customer behaviors which may be revealed through the analyses, particularly when those issues may drive a future financial risk to SpartanNash or our customer

  • Recommend and implement improvements to current approaches to the required analyses and reporting that:

    • Creates an efficiency in the execution of any analysis or report

    • Increases the accuracy of any analysis

    • Is better aligned to the needs of other business functions such that it creates an efficiency for any process that is dependent on the report

  • Support and the migration of existing reporting and report development in Power BI platform

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

  Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Required) in Business Analytics Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

  • Five years' experience leading data mining and/or analysis projects (planned and ad-hoc) to support management decisions-making required.

  • A natural curiosity and passion to uncover and solve problems

  • Proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Project management skills and attention to detail

  • Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions and recommend concise solutions

  • Advanced knowledge of analytical, quantitative & statistical approaches to derive insights from large data sets, solving complex, ambiguous business problems using exceptional business acumen

  • Strong ability to effectively present information with exceptional visualizations with a focus on telling an impactful story

  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.

  CORPORATE1

  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.

• About the company

  SpartanNash is an American food distributor and grocery store retailer headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan.

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