Chief Compliance Officer

The Chief Compliance Officer will develop, implement and oversee the Companys Compliance Program. The Compliance Program will be focused on the development and implementation of processes and procedures throughout the Companys retail operating units which are designed to ensure that the Companys operations are compliant with all applicable federal, state and local regulations and consistent with the Companys core values. The primary focus of the position will be on legal and regulatory compliance with respect to the Companys regulated retail activities; the position will also include responsibility for reducing illegal, unethical or improper conduct. Meijer is a private company; compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and/or other provisions applicable to public companies will not be within the scope of this position. Experience with retail issues related to food, pharmacy, environmental, licensing, consumer products, liquor, marketing and related issues and experience in dealing with federal, state and local licensing and regulatory boards is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

- Develop and Maintain Compliance Program
- Establish Processes for Compliance with Governmental Changes
- Support Ongoing Implementation of Compliance Program
- Develop and Implement Training Programs
- Communicate Compliance issues to Management
- Collaborate with Other Departments Re: Compliance Issues
- Represent the Company on Compliance Issues

The individual selected for this position must possess the following:

- Bachelor degree in a related area, Masters desired.
- Minimum of Ten years of experience in Legal, Risk and Compliance related positions
- Experienced in developing policies and procedures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize
- Ability to manage others and properly delegate work tasks
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint