Center Store Operations Specialist

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.

About the role

This role is responsible for providing direction and support to retail department managers to drive category performance and achieve sales, growth, and profitability objectives. Monitor and assess store performance, develop and implement new processes, procedures, and programs to increase productivity, and assist in new and remodel store opening, set-up, training, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned retail stores to meet and deliver established sales and profitability through merchandising plans and processes.
• Ensure the successful and consistent implementation of category business plans and merchandising plans in collaboration with department management; plans include the areas of assortment, pricing, promotion, and shelf placement.
• Participate in the operational execution of retail policies, plans, and programs in areas of inventory and asset management, merchandising, facilities maintenance, safety, and security.
• Monitor and assess assigned retail stores' performance vs. budgeted goals and objectives; analyze and identify opportunities for improvements and assist in developing strategies that position stores to perform at or above budget levels.
• Responsible for working with an assigned group of stores to manage and control the location(s) operations to ensure consistency with Company standards, policy, and expectations.
• Collaborate with internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Merchandising, Promotions, etc.) to support consistent execution of approved advertising plans and store promotions.
• Responsible for providing coaching, training, direction, and support to retail department associates.
• Instruct and align associates' functions and duties to meet productivity standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required) in Marketing, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Three years' experience in merchandising or management in a retail setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide work direction to associates and coordinate team workload.
• Ability to drive, develop, and execute new programs to create sales and profits for future growth.
• Basic knowledge of retail stores and grocery department functions.
• Ability to maintain a strong customer focus and a high degree of professionalism when dealing with internal customers and leaders.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to travel up to 75% to retail locations to include local and overnight travel.

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.

Pay

$60,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays.
• Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) plan with employer match available.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Location: 7600 France Ave S - Edina, Minnesota 55435