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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 49315

Job 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 (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .

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.

SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at [email protected].