Analyst III Sourcing Fresh Ops
Ahold Delhaize USA
Hyattsville, MD
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Marketing Support
Job Requisition: 499284
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: Fresh Events (5139549)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Responsible to drive initiatives and support processes impacting multiple Fresh Departments. This includes (1) designing & facilitating an organized and collaborative process for financial tracking and validation (2) driving data-rich discovery efforts in support of Fresh Sourcing Events, (3) leading functional training preparation and delivery, & (4) leading/supporting Fresh assortment and spec harmonization efforts.
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 499284
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: Fresh Events (5139549)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Responsible to drive initiatives and support processes impacting multiple Fresh Departments. This includes (1) designing & facilitating an organized and collaborative process for financial tracking and validation (2) driving data-rich discovery efforts in support of Fresh Sourcing Events, (3) leading functional training preparation and delivery, & (4) leading/supporting Fresh assortment and spec harmonization efforts.
- Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD
- Perform the following responsibilities with limited supervision/oversight from Manager:
- Develop & execute robust ways of working among Fresh Category, Suppliers, and Fresh Sourcing to leverage size and scale to optimize costs
- Develop and maintain project plans, track milestones, and hold stakeholders accountable to due dates and deliverables.
- Drive data-rich discovery to develop a playbook in support of planned Sourcing events. Data sources include (but not limited to) Circana , Range Me, category trends, brand strategy, payment terms, sustainable packaging opportunity, etc. The information should optimally inform the sourcing event and allow the Sourcing teams to accelerate event timing and duration while optimizing outcomes.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and visual reports that communicate key sourcing metrics, project updates, and performance trends.
- Prepare & deliver functional training both within Fresh Sourcing and on Fresh Sourcing topics for other areas such as Category
- Drive process improvements and standardization while creating training materials and SOPs to ensure consistent adoption and governance compliance.
- Lead / Support Fresh assortment and spec harmonization effort.
- Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- 4+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & vendor management experience (preferred)
- Proven financial acumen (P&L management), Demonstrated experience in understanding & interpreting commodity markets
- Demonstrated experience with influencing others without authority - specifically with elevated levels within an organization
- Sourcing, Negotiation
- Project Management/Facilitation
- Change Management
- Demonstrated presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
- Demonstrated facilitation skills over multiple media types (video conferences, TEAMS, Skype, conference calls, in-person meetings, etc.) with varying size groups (typically 5-25)
- Mastery of Microsoft suite
- Strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
- Proven ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and data visualization/reporting tools.
- Demonstrated conflict management skills & enhanced knowledge of industry and suppliers
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
About the company
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Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. When considered together, the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, serving millions of omnichannel customers each week. For more information, visit www.adusa.com.