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:

726 N. Midvale Blvd - Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall operation of all Central Pricing functions for Metcalfe’s Market. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining automation efficiencies, analytics, and reporting to support business leaders in developing and deploying business processes, strategies and policies needed to achieve the organization’s financial and operational goals.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Collaborate with business leaders to define and report metrics that support business objectives to drive profitability, growth, and sustained results.

• Works closely with all Store Pricing Coordinators, Store Management, and Vendor partners to ensure all pricing policies are consistently delivered.

• Communicates and ensure execution of pricing department staff goals, standards, and procedures.

• Develop, implement, and maintain tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources and troubleshooting issues of automated processes for the organization.

• Constructs customized reports and analytics solutions, dashboards and other visualizations that drive business growth, and provide actionable insights.

• Oversees the data utilized in the organization’s data ecosystem (such as but not limited to SMS, SQL, Storekeeper, AppCard, etc.) and pricing department processes.

• Determines the best approach for synthesizing various data sources and presenting data models.

• Act as a liaison with Information Technology and outside vendors to support relevant systems. Assist 3rd party programmers in testing, troubleshooting, upgrading, and installing various databases, software programs, or other. .

• Responsible for managing, coaching, development and training of the Central Pricing Team, including schedules and time keeping.

• Continuously upskills to stay current with new technologies, reporting techniques and best industry practices.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years experience in Retail Pricing, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Finance, Data Science, or related field.

• Knowledge/experience with SMS LOC pricing software highly desired.

• Experience in data analysis, data modeling, and data management principles.

• Highly Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite required. Advance level of Excel and VBA.

• Proficient knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Power Query, Access, Power Automate, Forms, Power Apps, Shell, HTML.

• Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to problem solve and recommend solutions.

• Extremely organized with great attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure in a diverse, fast-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Strong sense of urgency, time management and multitasking skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities.

• Excellent management skills with ability to lead, facilitate, motivate and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional internal and external customer service skills and ability to settle conflict quickly and peacefully.

• Flexible schedule to accommodate systems upgrades, time-sensitive projects, and high-priority issues. This may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to apply concepts of algebra, retail mathematics, statistics, finance, and geometry.

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 (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .

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.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is approximately 17,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates 144 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com .