Business Analyst, Distribution Center Operations

Business Analyst - Distribution Center Operations At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, "I can't live without them." 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? Location: 850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315 Job Description We are seeking a data-driven and operations-savvy Business Analyst to support multiple warehouse distribution centers. This role is critical in helping our supply chain teams make informed decisions through strong partnership, analysis, and planning support. This role is at the intersection of data and operations, helping to translate numbers into action. This role is ideal for someone who has been on the warehouse floor and now wants to leverage that experience to drive smarter decisions and long-term improvements. What you'll do: Maintain and update warehouse staffing models in collaboration with local leadership Assist in building operational plans aligned with volume, labor, and business priorities Partner closely with DC Operations leaders to drive execution and accountability Facilitate KPI reviews and operational cadence meetings, ensuring alignment to performance goals Provide actionable insights through data analysis to improve efficiency and reduce waste Conduct root cause and loss analysis to identify opportunities for improvement Support the development of volume projections to guide labor and throughput planning Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to drive performance visibility What You'll need: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent experience. 1+ year experience in an operations supervisor or front-line leadership role within a warehouse or distribution environment preferred Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power Bi, or similar tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence business leaders Ability to travel up to 25% to assigned locations. 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.