Inventory Planning Analyst IV - Dairy

Ahold Delhaize•Pleasant Hill, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

ADUSA Procurement is a partner company to Ahold Delhaize USA, providing supply chain services that support the delivery of products from a supplier to the warehouse. ADUSA Procurement is part of the Ahold Delhaize USA family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. This role involves managing large initiatives and providing in-depth analysis in terms of scope, complexity, and value (process/financial). The position is accountable for leadership-level communication (both internal and external), supporting managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates, and requires seasoning in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable systems, processes, and procedures. The role also supports the development of department best-practices. Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience
4 years relevant experience
Specialized in a legacy company systems, 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 ME/NC/PA/SC

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma experience/familiarity preferred

Responsibilities

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 Inventory Planning 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, scorecarding, adherence to KPI's, and vendor accountability