Merchandising Financial Planner at SpartanNash

Byron Center, Michigan, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Wholesale, Food Distribution, Supply ChainIndustries

Bachelor’s degree (Required) in business administration, finance, merchandising, or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Two to five years of experience in merchandising, category management, finance, store leadership, or procurement
Strong financial acumen and an analytical mindset to understand the levers of a P&L statement
Strong verbal and communication skills
Experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with purchasing systems is a plus
Physical ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds; frequently required to sit/stand/walk in a typical office environment

Effectively manage retail and independent wholesale P&Ls, including annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting, and maintenance of weekly projections
Ensure the business has action plans to meet or exceed assigned financial objectives for the assigned category
Build and manage sales and margin plans (by bucket, by week) that tie to financial targets for assigned categories to deliver P&L results
Maintain weekly/monthly financial forecasts at category level by season, month, and week
Lead weekly/monthly meetings with key partners to review forecasts, current sales and margin trends, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and seek resolutions in a timely manner
Work with Category Manager to develop promotional strategies to drive sales and market share while maximizing profitability
Develop and maintain seasonal ladder plans; forecast clearance impact and liability
Create long range, pre-season, and in-season forecasts in alignment with organizational strategies and targets
Champion the Merchandise Planning process and related calendar