ADvantage Analyst IV

Introduction

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. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Manage large initiatives and provide in-depth analysis in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial). Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external). Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates. Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable systems, processes, and procedures. Support development of department best-practices.

• Manage large vendor or internal initiatives in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial).
• Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external). Communicate effectively with POD /Category leadership as well as ADvantage Support Center.
• Deliver in-depth category and vendor analysis with process improvement recommendations to drive category improvement.
• Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates and assist in developing content/training for vendor open sharing forum.
• Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable processes and procedures.
• Support development of department best practices and deliver business insights and change management.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements, projects, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams from 3rd party resources, Supply Chain, SC Procurement, and the Brands, conducting analysis to lead improvements in sales, on-shelf availability, COGS, and unsaleables.
• Help drive the implementation of the company's new ways of working in assigned areas and the Brands.
• Help drive reporting on vendor and program ROI, scorecard, adherence to KPI's, and vendor accountability.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• Specialized in a legacy company system, processes, and procedures.
• Responsible for knowledge in a sub-set of categories.

• Relevant skills at exemplary, high-performing level of competency.

• Attention to Detail.
• Ability to manage and influence others in the organization, including executive levels.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to influence change within ADUSA, the Brands and the Vendor community.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and data sets.
• Comfortable working in a virtual environment with reporting associates and/or leadership located in other campuses.

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience.

• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Lean Six Sigma experience/familiarity preferred.