Trade Spend Deductions Specialist
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Overview
Job Description
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
TITLE:Trade Spend Deduction Specialist
LOCATION:Hybrid inLombard, IL
COMP RANGE: $51,000- $68,000 USD Annual
Griffith Foodsis hiring aTrade Spend Deduction Specialistwithadvanced trade spend & deduction managementexpertiseto ensure proper alignment with trade programs, accurately managedeductions, and to ensure financial integrity.
This is your opportunitytoput your passion for analyzing,validating, and collaborating to ensureaccuratetrade spenddeductionsfor a stable, growing, and ethical company whose mission is to nourish the world with care and creativity.
As aTrade Spend DeductionSpecialist, your responsibilities will include:
Administer,processand reconcile trade spend deductions.
Validate customer claims against trade programs.
Identifyinvalid deductions and drive resolution.
Maintain deduction balances within targets.
Work across AR, brokers, customers, and BDMs to resolve issues.
TheTrade Spend Deduction Specialistpositioniswell-suited for you if youhave:
Advanced Trade Spend & Deductions Management Expertise.
Strong Systems Proficiency (Prefer Blacksmith + Advanced Excel).
Analytical Problem Solving & Cross Functional Communication.
Proficiencywith interpretatingtrade program contracts.
Qualified candidates willhave:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Financefrom an accredited university.
ORat least 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience in Trade Payment Processing, Deduction Management, and Account Reconciliation.
Experience requirementadvanced Excel skills including but not limited to VLOOKUP, pivot table usage and development, and formula development.
A proventrack recordof advanced data management skills and strong attention to details areto successfully handle daily processing activities.
Must havedemonstratedexperience successfully collaborating in cross functional teams.
Willingnessand abilityto workonsite inLombard, IL1-2days per week
What will set you apart:
Blacksmith trademanagementsoftware experience
Microsoft D365 experience
Trade Spend Management experience in the Food industry
Griffith FoodsembracesWorkFlex, allowing employees to work remotely, and select options like compressed work weeks, flex time, etc. that creates an effective workplace where work patterns meet the needs of both employers & employees. Most IT professionals come into the office once a week or less.Periodic onsite meetings may occur at our Lombard or Alsip (IL) locations.
This role is affiliated totheLombard, IL location, and candidates for thisrole need toresidewithin acommutabledistancethatlocation and will beto come into thatlocation.You may be asked to travel to otherlocations periodically for meetings.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
Griffithinformation
At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose toBlend Care and Creativity to NourishTheWorld. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip,IllinoisUSA. Our productcapabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.
Learn more about us athttps://griffithfoods.com/careers/
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
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