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 17,500 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:2470 S. I-75 Bus. Loop - Grayling, Michigan 49738
Job Description:
A day in the life of a Retail Operations Intern, a hybridrole at SpartanNash, is never the same. In this role, you will gain experience across many functions of the company.
What You'll Do
Assist the Store Management with daily tasks including, but not limited to:
Provide focused and effective leadership to store associates that develops a positive, high performing, customer focused store culture.
Responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
Develop and monitor department budget as required. Prepares quarterly and yearly budgetswith assistance.
Responsible for the overall profit and loss financial performance of the store to including budgeted sales, gross profit and controllable expenses.
Maintains constant follow-up to ensure budgeted sales, gross profit and controllable expense goals are being achieved.
Coordinates store activities to ensure successful operations and compliance as measured by various checks and audits (Safety/Food Safety, Human resources, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Department of Labor, OSHA, etc.).
Oversee that the corporate Merchandising and Inventory programs are followed by the departments and partner with corporate business partners as needed to ensure that operations and merchandising standards are fully communication and followed.
Implements and maintains work schedules, labor control and store payroll expense control programs for the location.
Implements the OWN IT! (One customer to Wow Now by Interacting and providing Total satisfaction) service programs, and models high standards of service to achieve acustomer-orientedstore.
Interacts with the local neighborhood or community to positively position theCompany'spresence.
Maintain current knowledge of industry or local trends and best practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project during the internship and give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project.
Participate in learning opportunities that mayincludetours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)
Attend workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.
Sound Like You? Here's what you'll need:
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
GPA of 3.0 (Preferred)
Some College Degree (Required to be an active student going into the summer)
MS Office Proficiency
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational, prioritization anddetail-orientedskills.
Ability to take initiatives and seek opportunities to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Live near Grayling, MIto work in office primarily, as this is a hybridrole.
SpartanNash is a certified Veteran-Friendly Employer. We value the perspectives, backgrounds, skills, work ethic and leadership that those who are military connected bring to the workforce.
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer .
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.