Retail Analyst

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:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for performing financial and operational analysis on labor and scheduling. Make recommendations on findings within retail labor budgeting, scheduling, and workforce management.

Here's what you'll do:

• Participate in business decisions through sales forecasting and trend analysis, value-added assessments, and risk/opportunity analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of financial analysis and reporting including but not limited to monthly variance analysis and explanation, profitability, and sales analysis.

• Evaluate labor standards to assist with workforce management decision making.

• Consult and educate associates and management on financial analysis and reports to assist with solving forecasting and scheduling issues.

• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives; provide ad hoc sales and financials analysis as requested.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Prepare weekly/quarterly budget forecasts on sales and labor.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree (required) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• Two years of accounting/and or financial analysis experience

• Excellent financial/spreadsheet skills.

• Strong analytical and effective decision-making skills, budgeting and planning skills, attention to detail, strong initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple priorities.

• Update labor standards.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Workforce Management tools

• Systems knowledge or the ability to adapt quickly to different systems is important.

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, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is approximately 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments - food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 144 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit ~~~ .