Administrator, Workday Systems

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Naperville, IL

143d•$95,700 - $130,000

About The Position

Good people, working with good people, for our common good. Sound good? KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you! Primary Responsibilities We are looking for a skilled Workday Finance System Administrator to join our growing team in the food distribution and supply chain industry. This individual will play a pivotal role in optimizing and maintaining our Workday Financial Management platform, enabling efficient and scalable financial operations across procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution functions. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of Workday Financials experience, strong process understanding, and a collaborative mindset to support our mission of delivering quality products efficiently and cost-effectively across our distribution network. As with all positions at KeHE Distributors, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of financial modules with experience in distribution cost accounting, procurement workflows, and inventory tracking.
Experience supporting complex, multi-location operations, preferably in food distribution, logistics, CPG, or supply chain.
Proven track record of building scalable, compliant finance processes using Workday.
Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work across departments in a matrixed environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Financials, including system administration, Workday Integration Cloud, Workday Studio, and module configurations.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro Certification or related credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary administrator of Workday Financials, owning configuration, maintenance and ongoing enhancements.
Manage and optimize modules such as Workday Studio, General Ledger, Procurement, Supplier Accounts, Inventory Accounting, Adaptive Planning, Assets, and Project Costing.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Procurement, and Supply Chain Operations to automate processes, resolve system issues, and drive system enhancements.
Support period-end close processes, ensure transactional data integrity, and provide insights for distribution cost analysis, product margins, and supply chain expenses.
Design and maintain custom reports and dashboards that support real-time decision-making across finance and operations.
Oversee user access and security roles, ensuring compliance with internal controls and industry regulations (e.g., SOX).
Lead and participate in Workday releases, regression testing, and new functionality rollouts to support business growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to manage and troubleshoot integrations with inventory systems, ERP platforms, supplier portals, and 3PL tools.
Partner with IT and Data Governance teams to ensure consistency and integrity of financial master data.