Mgr, Center Store Procurement

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:

1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Position Summary:

Primary purpose of this position is to drive the execution on the inventory strategy for selected commodity segments within a multi-distribution network. The manager is end-responsible for the planning, procurement, and vendor collaboration as well as the overall seamless flow of goods from vendor to distribution centers to support customers’ demand.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Responsible for achieving Fill Rate and Inventory Turn objectives for assigned categories across the network.

• Monitor team’s inventory and reviews the daily, weekly, and monthly purchase orders to support demand.

• Work with team to evaluate efficient order quantities at the item and vendor level and weighs integral costs against service level needs, to ensure the DC’s can efficiently receive while still achieving optimal fill rate.

• Monitor the suppliers’ performance, assessing their ability to meet inventory and delivery requirements; collaborate with suppliers to develop and execute appropriate supply plans.

• Work with Inventory Services and Merchandising groups to develop plans to address overstocks and left over sale excess inventory.

• Provide direction to team on issues resulting in non movement of inventory, and work with them to process return to vendor on overstocks and discontinued items.

• Communicate and collaborate with Demand Planning Manager on a regular basis to resolve specific demand anomalies.

• Train and develop team on buying systems utilization and processes to deliver best in class supply chain Fill Rate (service level) and inventory turn performance.

• Determine root cause of Supply constraints and On Time performance issues and work with team and Vendors to improve their Inbound Fill Rate and On Time performance.

• Collaborates with Merchandising team on ongoing supplier constraints.

• Participate in S&OP process and collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to align on appropriate supply plans

• Establish team performance goals to measure and evaluate the factors affecting the supply chain.

• Develop policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.

• Communicate with Dir and VP of Inventory Management regarding business needs to secure resources needed to satisfy Customer demands and ensure delivery and/or implementation.

• Work with team to identify optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need:

·Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

·Three years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or similar relevant position required.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, operations, and customers.

·Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

·Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

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.