Category Analyst

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

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Position Summary:

The Category Analyst supports strategic accounts by providing analytical insights, reporting, and operational support that drive business performance. This role serves as a key partner to sales, supply chain, customer teams, and cross-functional stakeholders by monitoring business trends, identifying opportunities, and helping execute customer initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual will leverage data and reporting to support decision-making, track performance metrics, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution of customer programs and initiatives.

Career Framework Job Level: P2

Education:

Bachelors required or equivalent education/experience.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Responsibilities:

• Prepare various analyses of customer performance, track inbound and outbound inventory trends, pricing management, and setting up new and deleted items.
• Identify root causes related to item setup, pricing, inventory, and code dates
• New item and assortment catalog management
• Assist in the development and adoption of business reports to support the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve setup issues, ensure pricing accuracy, and support seasonal asks
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with various levels and departments in and outside the organization.
• Support process improvements to reduce shrink and improve product movement
• Use systems like PowerBI to monitor trends and drive data-informed decisions.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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.

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