Sales and Operations Planning Specialist

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:

Responsible for supporting function for the S&OP process and ensures monthly development of S&OP business reporting and analysis. Collaborate with multiple cross functional teams, including DC Operations, Inventory Services, Finance, Sales and Merchandising to help coordinate monthly S&OP processes for each of the Business Units. Assist in generating & distributing periodic S&OP performance reports, while also assisting in the preparation and documentation of monthly vendor Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR) meetings.

This role offers a hybrid schedule at our headquarters in Byron Center, MI.

Here's what you'll do:

• Assist in driving the weekly and monthly S&OP process by collaborating closely with the sales, procurement, finance, and logistics teams to address demand/supply changes and a rolling 3-12 month plan that aligns with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and future growth objectives
• Build key processes and relationships that enhance demand forecasting, supplier performance, adherence to inventory and AOP plans, product lifecycle management, and operational capabilities.
• Coordinate and Document the monthly S&OP meetings for SpartanNash to achieve the demand plan consensus including strategic, product, sales, and marketing activities as well as supply plan balance and constraints/gaps.
• Ensure efficient communication across functional teams for any trends, drivers, and takeaways in a clear and concise manner
• Provide Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment vendor meeting (CPFR) support to build content and drive supply chain activities with key vendors, helping to partner on meeting established fill rate and Cases on Time and Complete (COTC) goals

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent combination of experience and education required
• 1-3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, S&OP, S&OE, or CPFR preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to distill information into actionable, persuasive insights to communicate to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively organize, structure, prepare, and/or present data.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy and strong organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.

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, 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.

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