Trade Spend Deductions Specialist

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 in Lombard, IL

COMP RANGE: $51,000 - $68,000 USD Annual

Griffith Foods is hiring a Trade Spend Deduction Specialist with advanced trade spend & deduction management expertise to ensure proper alignment with trade programs, accurately manage deductions, and to ensure financial integrity.

This is your opportunity to put your passion for analyzing, validating, and collaborating to ensure accurate trade spend deductions for a stable, growing, and ethical company whose mission is to nourish the world with care and creativity.

As a Trade Spend Deduction Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Administer, process and reconcile trade spend deductions.

• Validate customer claims against trade programs.

• Identify invalid deductions and drive resolution.

• Maintain deduction balances within targets.

• Work across AR, brokers, customers, and BDMs to resolve issues.

The Trade Spend Deduction Specialist position is well-suited for you if you have:

• Advanced Trade Spend & Deductions Management Expertise.

• Strong Systems Proficiency (Prefer Blacksmith + Advanced Excel).

• Analytical Problem Solving & Cross Functional Communication.

• Proficiency with interpretating trade program contracts.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.

• OR at least 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience in Trade Payment Processing, Deduction Management, and Account Reconciliation.

• Experience requirement advanced Excel skills including but not limited to VLOOKUP, pivot table usage and development, and formula development.

• A proven track record of advanced data management skills and strong attention to details are required to successfully handle daily processing activities.

• Must have demonstrated experience successfully collaborating in cross functional teams.

• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Lombard, IL 1-2 days per week

What will set you apart:

• Blacksmith trade management software experience

• Microsoft D365 experience

• Trade Spend Management experience in the Food industry

Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, 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 to the Lombard, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations 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.

Griffith information

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities 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 at https://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.

Client-provided location(s): Villa Park, IL

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR101173

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-10T19:27:27