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? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315Job Description:
Position Summary:
This role is responsible to support strategic initiatives across the organization, including working capital efficiency. This role will be critical to optimizing cash flow and identifying opportunities to reduce working capital requirements without compromising operational effectiveness.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Analyze and model key working capital components (accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory) to identify optimization opportunities.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to track working capital performance.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Sales, and Treasury to drive improvements in payment terms, inventory turnover, and collections.
Collaborate with external partners to identify new areas of opportunity and track benefits and costs associated with externally supported programs.
Lead deep-dive assessments to identify root causes of working capital inefficiencies.
Design and implement actionable recommendations and monitor their impact over time.
Support forecast and scenario analysis related to cash flow and liquidity planning.
Provide financial insights and data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Stay informed on industry benchmarks and best practices related to working capital management.
Here's what you’ll need:
Bachelor's Degree (Required) Accounting, Finance or related field.
Master of Business Administration (Preferred)
Five years accounting and/or financial analysis experience.
Experience in food distribution / wholesale / retail operations preferred.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross functionally and with all levels in the organization.
Strong analytical and effective decision-making skills, organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, strong initiative, and ability to prioritize multiple priorities.
Excellent financial/spreadsheet skills.
Systems knowledge or the ability to adapt quickly to different systems is important.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
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.
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What We Do
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. As a distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash customers span a diverse group of 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. SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and its Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states, in addition to distributing to the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Djibouti, Korea and Japan. To support its distribution business, the Company operates a strategically developed network of large-scale distribution facilities and a nationwide transportation fleet. In addition, the Company owns and operates nearly 200 supermarkets – primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market – and shares its operational insights to drive innovative solutions for SpartanNash food retail customers. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
