About this Transportation Process Quality Analyst role at SpartanNash
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.
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Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Overview
The Process Quality Analyst – Transportation is responsible for providing analytical, financial, and strategic planning support to transportation operations. This role drives cost visibility, operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the transportation network, while partnering closely with Transportation, Operations, and HR leadership.
Core Responsibilities
Lead transportation strategic planning including forecasting, budgeting, peak/holiday planning, and capacity modeling.
Own transportation reporting includes labor, headcount, service metrics, and cost performance.
Provide in-depth P&L variance analysis and data-driven insights.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, service, and efficiency.
Partner with Transportation leadership to remove operational barriers and improve performance.
Support network changes including startups, transitions, and routing or volume shifts.
Develop KPI scorecards; analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation standards, and audit requirements.
Conduct audits, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Partner with HR and Operations on staffing plans aligned to transportation demand.
Support onboarding coordination and expense management aligned to budget and P&L.
Collaborate with PQM peers to standardize best practices across regions.
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or transportation environment preferred.
Strong understanding of financial concepts including P&L management and cost drivers.
Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Experience in SQL, PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau or other BI tools a plus.
Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with transportation operations or network planning preferred.
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.