Demand Planner
Job in
Byron Center, Kent County, Michigan, 49315, USA
Listed on 2026-07-03
Listing for:
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states
Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e commerce retailers, U S military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick and mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers
Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now
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* Location:
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* 850 76th Street S W Byron Center, Michigan 49315
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* Position Summary:
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* This role is responsible to develop forecasting tools, analyze business trends and provide insights and recommendations to support the business strategy Prepare regular and ad hoc reports ensuring accurate, timely and effective data to meet customers' needs Work with cross functional departments and external customers regarding reports, forecasting, new programs, etc
** Here's what you'll do:*
* + Develop forecasting method s and tools and prepare analytics and reporting of statistical data and performance metrics i e , purchasing ability/inventory levels, customer service levels, freight utilization, etc
+ Identify business trends, research variances and prepare summary reports, insights and recommendations and communicate findings to management to support fact based decision making
+ Prepare forecasting and analysis such as sales forecasting to maximize fill rate, promotional forecasting to determine accurate purchase quantities to support ads and events, predictive analysis to maximize purchasing brackets and to optimize freight utilization and closed loop analysis to align day to day operations with the long term business strategy
+ Prepare regular and ad hoc reports ensuring accurate, timely and effective data to meet customers' needs
+ Modify and/or create new databases and reports to support special projects and business needs
+ Collaborate with Procurement, Distribution and external customers/independent retailers to define test programs, scope and data needs brands, products, SKUs to develop baseline statistical modeling
+ Participate in the roll out of pilot programs, implement approved changes system wide based on the results and assist with the implementation of the related communication strategy internal and external
+ Maintain documentation of standards and procedures including KPI'S and metrics for demand planning processes and systems; standardize report structures to support pilot programs while ensuring data analytics meet company and customer needs
+ Provide statistical analysis and forecasting, as well as analysis of variations from expected results, for category seasonality, trends, historical performance, item discontinuance, inventory levels, etc to maximize purchasing ability/inventory levels, improve customer service levels and optimize freight utilization
+ Collaborate with cross functional departments procurement, distribution, merchandising, etc to implement changes and adjustments based on changes in demand, market changes, etc based on forecasting and analysis and to discuss opportunities/risks
+ Develop and maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Demand Planning/Procurement practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
** Here's what you'll need:*
* + Bachelor's Degree Required in Business Administration, Statistics, Logistics/Supply Chain or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
+ Five years of combined experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Procurement or related field
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
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