AI Adoption and Solutions Specialist

JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC in; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth support

Job summary

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) seeks an AI Adoption & Solutions Specialist to accelerate our use of AI across the enterprise.

This highly visible role partners with all business units to identify opportunities where AI can improve productivity, decision making, and process efficiency. The ideal candidate blends technical aptitude with business acumen, consulting skills, and stakeholder influence, helping shape JBSS's AI strategy and capabilities while driving adoption across the

Qualifications

• Experience applying AI in business settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making.
• Evaluate potential solutions based on business value, functionality, feasibility, and cost‑benefit impact.
• Design, develop, and implement AI‑powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and other approved technologies.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify automation opportunities and operational improvements.
• Lead AI adoption efforts through training, coaching, change management, and user support.
• Develop user guides, documentation, standards, and best practices to support sustainable AI usage.
• Partner with IT, Security, Legal, and business teams to ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and responsible AI requirements.
• Monitor solution performance, user adoption, and business outcomes, recommending enhancements when appropriate.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and identify practical applications that support organizational goals.

Job description

AI Adoption and Solutions Specialist (Finance)

Drive the Future of AI at JBSS

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) is seeking an innovative and business-minded AI Adoption & Solutions Specialist to help accelerate the organization's use of Artificial Intelligence technologies and solutions. This is a highly visible, enterprise-wide role that partners with all business units to identify opportunities where AI can improve productivity, enhance decision‑making, and streamline business processes.

The ideal candidate is passionate about emerging technologies, comfortable working across functions, and energized by helping others embrace new ways of working. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor, helping translate business challenges into practical AI solutions while driving adoption across the organization. Success in this role requires a strong blend of technical aptitude, business acumen, consulting skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The position regularly presents recommendations, outcomes, and innovations to senior leadership and plays a key role in shaping JBSS's AI strategy and capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency, productivity, and decision‑making.
• Evaluate potential solutions based on business value, functionality, feasibility, and cost‑benefit impact.
• Design, develop, and implement AI‑powered solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and other approved technologies.
• Analyze business processes and workflows to identify automation opportunities and operational improvements.
• Lead AI adoption efforts through training, coaching, change management, and user support.
• Develop user guides, documentation, standards, and best practices to support sustainable AI usage.
• Partner with IT, Security, Legal, and business teams to ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and responsible AI requirements.
• Monitor solution performance, user adoption, and business outcomes, recommending enhancements when appropriate.
• Stay current on emerging AI technologies and identify practical applications that support organizational goals.

The starting salary range for this position is $75,331-$103,580. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for performance‑based incentives subject to the terms of the underlying plan.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the well‑being of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here:https://jbssinc.com/careers/

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Minimum: 75331Salary Maximum: 103580