Store Labor Engineer

Location: Byron Center, Michigan, Omaha, Nebraska, South Bend, Indiana

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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!

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Position Summary

This position will be responsible for retail store labor forecasting and scheduling, developing labor standards, workforce planning, monitoring performance, and reporting results to store and retail operations experience. 

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Labor Forecasting and Scheduling:

• Use analytical tools to analyze historical sales and traffic data to forecast labor needs by store, department, and time of day.
• Develop labor models that align staffing levels with expected customer demand.
• Collaborate with store leadership to create optimized schedules that meet both business needs and employee availability.

Labor Standards Development:

• Establish time standards for key tasks (e.g., stocking, cashiering, etc).
• Conduct time and motion studies to validate labor standards.
• Update labor standards based on changes in store layout, technology, or processes.

Workforce Planning:

• Determine optimal staffing levels for new store openings or remodels.
• Support seasonal labor planning and hiring strategies.
• Align labor plans with corporate budgets and productivity goals.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track labor utilization and productivity metrics across stores.
• Identify variances between forecasted and actual labor usage.
• Provide actionable insights to improve labor efficiency and reduce overtime.

System & Tool Management:

• Maintain and configure workforce management systems.
• Oversee the training of store leaders on the scheduling tools and labor planning best practices.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies in scheduling practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align labor strategies with broader business goals.
• Communicate labor expectations and changes to field leadership and store teams.
• Support management initiatives related to labor planning.

Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives; provide ad hoc sales and financial analysis as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, analytics, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, retail scheduling, workforce management, or budgeting/financial analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Workforce Management/scheduling tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate across teams and present insights.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis, budgeting, and planning.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent project management capabilities and the ability to lead multiple initiatives and projects.
• Understanding of retail operations, labor laws, processes, and financial regulations.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

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.

#LI-REMOTE

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.