Manager of Expense Optimization

The Manager of Expense Optimization plays a critical role in driving cost-efficiency across the organization. This leader spearheads cross-functional initiatives aimed at identifying and implementing innovative strategies to reduce operational expenses. By partnering closely with senior leadership, the Manager designs and executes process improvements that align store operations with enterprise-wide goals. The role is responsible for developing scalable operational structures and initiatives that consistently deliver measurable cost reductions, enhance productivity, and support long-term financial sustainability. This position is based out of Sprouts' Store Support Office.  Candidates must live, or be willing to relocate, to Phoenix, Arizona.

Strategic Process Leadership 

• Leads cross-functional teams across many initiatives aligned to Sprouts’ strategic priorities, including labor model, P&L expense reductions, and reporting.
• Develops forward-looking, cross-functional action plans for improving profitability across all stores. Works across the organization to ensure we are making profitable sales, while also achieving optimal performance in key expense categories.
• Designs and develops pilots, PoCs, and tests in conjunction with cross-functional partners.
• Drives pilot planning, execution, and scaling of new store formats and technologies.
• Guides field leadership and store teams to efficiently execute programs and processes; utilizes all P&L metrics to track performance and manage store workload.  

Performance & Change Management 

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor process health and improvement impact.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders and accelerate adoption.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and cultural integration. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred. 
• 4 years of store operational experience with a focus on operations strategy, and/or High Level P&L performance. 
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Driving for Results
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Leading Change

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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