Retail Analyst

Posted:
9/4/2024, 1:32:11 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Byron Township, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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 17,000 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 to monitor retail store department inventory levels by establishing inventory metrics and analyzing variations. Complete inventory compliance audits and work with store management to ensure store associates are properly trained and inventory procedures are followed. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

  • Responsible to monitor retail store SKU department inventory levels; ensure orders are received accurately in the Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) system.  

  • Complete store CAO compliance audits.  

  • Identify and research potential issues, follow up with store management to resolve compliance issues.  

  • Partner with store management ensuring store personnel are properly trained on CAO system.  

  • Develop and analyze order adjustment reports to ensure accurate inventory; identify issues and follow up with store management in a timely manner.  

  • Review auto closed invoices for stores using CAO to ensure product received inventory has been accurately updated.  

  • Complete linking verification on the New and Discounted conversion item list ensuring stores are receiving the correct product.  

  • Review store invoices for substitution items verifying stores are not receiving excessive inventory.  

  • Review Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), known loss, inventory on hand and item sold amounts; comparing product received to the items lost.  

  • Monitor incoming presells and follow up on the stores order status within company website.  

  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best retail inventory practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.   

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need:  

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business preferred. 

  • Two years of retail store operations experience with inventory, ordering, scanning and receiving preferred. 

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.  

  • Must be detail-oriented with good analytical skills.  

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.  

  • Ability to develop relationships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.  

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).  

  • Knowledge of ct2020, OMS and HQ software systems helpful.  

  • Ability to travel up to 25% including overnight stays. 

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.