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:

2022 Apple Orchard Ave - Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

Job Description:

Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.

As an In-Store Retail Operations Intern you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• 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, anddeveloping and monitoring department goals.

• Develop and monitor department budget as required. Prepares quarterly and yearly budgets with assistance.

• Responsible for the overall profit and loss financial performance of the store to including budgeted sales, gross profit and controllable expenses.

• Maintain constant follow-up to ensure budgeted sales, gross profit andcontrollable 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 arefollowed by the departments and partner with corporate business partners as needed to ensure that operations and merchandising standards are fully communication and followed.

• Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control and store payrollexpense control programs for the location.

• Interact with the local neighborhood or community to positively positionthe Company’s presence.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry or local trends and best practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.

• To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives

• Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project

• Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)

• Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Hospitality Management, or any Business related field

• Be an active student through the summer

• Graduate December 2025 or later

• Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings)

• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)

• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)

• Retail Experience (Required)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities

• Effective communication skills

• Thrives in ambiguous situations

• Resilient to overcome obstacles

• Driven and demonstrates a bias for action

• Highly collaborative

Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences! Apply Today!

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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, including disability and veteran, 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.

SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) 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 approximately 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 144 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. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com .