Inventory Control Lead

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. 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! Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 2nd Shift Position Summary: This role is responsible to prepare and maintain data reporting tools for assigned procurement and business development activities. Monitor inventory levels, analyze operational data to identify trends and respond to ad hoc inventory analysis requests; communicate findings to cross-functional departments and customers to support decision-making and product disposition. Oversee pallet auditing process. Here’s what you’ll do: Prepare and maintain various data reporting tools (i.e. databases, report structure, etc.) related to procurement and business development activities. Prepare various inventory related reports and analysis (schedule and/or ad hoc) for business partners; ensure report meets the business needs and includes the appropriate information in a timely and accurate manner. Review the report outcomes with management as necessary. Analyze operational data and conduct data mining to identify data trends and provide a summary of the results. Participate in cross-functional communication; work closely with assigned departments and/or customers and provide information and data analysis to support effective decision-making. Execute inventory disposition decisions made by management (i.e. moving at-risk inventory). May provide education to business partners regarding reports and databases. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Here’s what you’ll need: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related fields preferred. Distribution Center experience preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good analytical and numerical skills, and good organization, prioritization and attend to detail skills. ​ Must have working knowledge of queries. Must have a general knowledge of purchasing, inventory, warehouse operational processes, logistic and supply chain. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). 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 . SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.