C&S Wholesale Grocers operates a massive network spanning 60 distribution centers, 200+ corporate-run stores, and independent retail chains across the US. The tech stack is operations-focused—Kronos, Oracle, Workday, WMS, and PLC controls—reflecting a business built on supply chain execution rather than software innovation. Hiring velocity is accelerating with junior ops and logistics roles dominating (235 of 305 open positions), indicating scaling of warehouse and fulfillment capacity alongside a push to optimize carrier partnerships and reduce inventory shrink.
Notable leadership hires: Transportation Director, Assistant Director, Merchandising Director, Warehouse Operations Director
C&S Wholesale Grocers is a $30B+ food distribution and retail operator founded in 1918. The company supplies products and logistics services to chain retailers, independent grocery stores, and military customers through 60 distribution centers. In addition to wholesale distribution, C&S operates over 200 corporate-run grocery stores under brands including Grand Union, Family Fare, Piggly Wiggly, Martin's Super Markets, and D&W Fresh Market. The product portfolio spans fresh produce, household goods, and private-label items. Active projects center on merchandising optimization for independent retailers, inventory management and shrinkage reduction, and asset productivity improvements—core operational challenges in large-scale grocery logistics.
POS systems (Micros), workforce management (Kronos), ERP (Oracle), warehouse management (WMS), PLC automation controls, legacy mainframe systems, and Microsoft Office suite. Hyperion handles financial planning; Circana and Grinder support category and merchandising analytics.
Keene, New Hampshire. The company operates 60 distribution centers nationwide and is actively hiring in the United States and Brazil.
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