Retail Labor Engineer at SpartanNash

Byron Center, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, analytics, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, retail scheduling, workforce management, or budgeting/financial analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Workforce Management/scheduling tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate across teams and present insights
Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, and planning
Strong attention to detail
Excellent project management capabilities and the ability to lead multiple initiatives and projects
Understanding of retail operations, labor laws, processes, and financial regulations
Ability to travel up to 50%
Physical ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds and frequently sit/stand

Responsibilities

Use analytical tools to analyze historical sales and traffic data to forecast labor needs by store, department, and time of day
Develop labor models that align staffing levels with expected customer demand
Collaborate with store leadership to create optimized schedules that meet both business needs and employee availability
Establish time standards for key tasks (e.g., stocking, cashiering, etc.)
Conduct time and motion studies to validate labor standards
Update labor standards based on changes in store layout, technology, or processes
Determine optimal staffing levels for new store openings or remodels
Support seasonal labor planning and hiring strategies
Align labor plans with corporate budgets and productivity goals
Track labor utilization and productivity metrics across stores
Identify variances between forecasted and actual labor usage
Provide actionable insights to improve labor efficiency and reduce overtime
Maintain and configure workforce management systems
Oversee the training of store leaders on the scheduling tools and labor planning best practices
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in scheduling practices
Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align labor strategies with broader business goals
Communicate labor expectations and changes to field leadership and store teams
Support management initiatives related to labor planning
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives; provide ad hoc sales and financial analysis as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

labor forecastinglabor schedulinglabor standardsworkforce planningtime and motion studiesproductivity metricssales data analysistraffic data analysislabor modeling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Retail Labor Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

The position is based at 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315, indicating an on-site location requirement.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, analytics, industrial engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience) and 5+ years of experience are required.

What is the company culture like at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, Operational Excellence, and Insights that Drive Solutions, with a family of 20,000 Associates contributing to customer-focused innovation.

What skills make a strong candidate for this Retail Labor Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have experience in labor forecasting, scheduling, developing labor standards, workforce planning, performance monitoring, and using analytical tools, along with cross-functional collaboration skills.