Supply Chain Data Analytics 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 driving business results by delivering insights and actionable recommendations to Supply Chain decision makers. Responsible for managing assigned standard and ad hoc projects within the prescribed best practice framework while working closely with stakeholders. Responsible for developing and presenting insights to the business. Responsible for maintaining all assigned routine reporting. 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Have a natural curiosity and passion to solve problems. 

• Guide decision makers through creation of well-rounded actionable insights that will drive, sustainable growth and cost savings; supports strategy implementation.  

• Champion analytic insights with business teams and build excellent strong cross-functional relationships to drive the business integration of insights.

• Design and implement reporting and dashboards that track and visually communicate key business metrics/KPIs and provide actionable insights.

• Capture, document, and share Supply Chain analytical requirements with technical data specialists to support data engineering, reporting and dashboards development.

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure warehouse, transportation and inventory performance, trends and benchmarks.  

• Serves as consultant driving value-added insights for internal customers. 

• Support the best practices within analytic insights through standardization of methods, tools, and knowledge-sharing to maximize group efficiency and impact; create a data-driven culture.  

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

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

• 3 years' experience with software applications used for data quantitative and statistical analyses and visualization required. Experience with data mining and analysis projects and presenting to decision makers required.  

• Knowledge of supply chain processes such as warehouse management, transportation management, purchasing/replenishment, forecasting, inventory management preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Project management skills and attention to detail.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and recommend concise solutions.  Knowledge of analytical, quantitative & statistical approaches to derive insights from large, data sets, solving complex, ambiguous business problems using business acumen.  Ability to effectively present information with visualizations with a focus on telling an impactful story.  

• Exceptional Excel (e.g., Formulas, Pivot Tables, etc.) and PowerPoint required.  

• Hands-on experience with reporting, data discovery and visualization tools such as MS Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, Snowflake or similar. Experience with SQL required.

• Ability to travel up to 25%. 

 

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.

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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.