Merchandising Financial Planner

SpartanNash Merchandise Financial PlannerAt SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 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?Position Summary:This role is responsible for effectively managing both the retail and independent wholesale P&Ls inclusive of annual budgeting, quarterly and monthly forecasting and maintenance of weekly projections. It is your responsibility to ensure the business has action plans to meet or exceed the assigned financial objectives of the assigned category.Here's What You'll Do:The Merchandise Financial Planner is responsible for building and managing sales and margin plans (by bucket, by week) that tie to financial targets for assigned categories to deliver P&L results.Maintains 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 as well as proactively identifying risks and opportunities and seek out 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 calendarHere's What You'll Need: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 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.