Manager III Strategy and Optimization
About The Position
ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, supporting an integrated self-distribution supply chain network serving Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. The Manager III, Network Strategy & Optimization leads enterprise-wide initiatives to evaluate and optimize the distribution and transportation network. The role uses network modeling, financial analysis, and operational expertise to identify opportunities, assess risks, and develop recommendations that support growth, service, efficiency, and long-term business success. It also leads and develops a team and partners with Finance, Operations, Real Estate, Engineering, brand teams, and other stakeholders to build alignment and readiness for execution. The position operates with a high degree of autonomy and strategic responsibility. It leads direct reports and matrixed teams across multiple business functions and requires travel of approximately 20–25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain strategy, or operational leadership.
- Proven success leading network optimization, logistics planning, or strategic supply chain initiatives.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing decisions across multiple business functions.
- Strong background in capital investment analysis, operational strategy development, and large-scale program execution.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
- Deep understanding of supply chain, distribution, transportation, and network planning principles.
- Expertise in network design, capacity planning, and operational efficiency strategies.
- Knowledge of financial planning, working capital management, and cost optimization methodologies.
- Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning processes.
- Understanding of industry trends, analytics methodologies, and best practices in network optimization.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with change management, Lean/Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, turn complex challenges into actionable strategies, and balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
- Ability to communicate data-driven insights compellingly and build credibility and influence with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with supply chain modeling and optimization tools.
- Innovative mindset and an ongoing interest in improving performance, processes, and network effectiveness.
- Ability to bring people together across functions to drive alignment and results.
Responsibilities
- Continuously evaluate and optimize the distribution and transportation network to improve capacity utilization, throughput, service performance, and cost efficiency.
- Identify capacity constraints, network bottlenecks, and SKU flow opportunities, and develop solutions to improve network performance.
- Evaluate strategic alternatives and recommend network improvements that balance cost, service, capacity, and operational outcomes.
- Establish governance for network modeling, assumptions, data integrity, approvals, and decision tracking.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align network strategy with forecasting, demand planning, inventory strategies, and broader business objectives.
- Ensure changes in demand, assortment, service requirements, and growth plans are reflected in network evaluations and capacity plans.
- Define roles, decision rights, and handoffs across operational and corporate functions to support planning and execution.
- Collaborate with senior leaders on long-term supply chain and network strategies.
- Deliver recommendations that support capital investments, network design decisions, and enterprise growth initiatives.
- Communicate priorities, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
- Use network modeling, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, and financial modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives.
- Build business cases covering capital investment, operating costs, service implications, implementation complexity, timing, and value realization.
- Ensure recommendations align with organizational performance goals and financial objectives.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Set priorities, decision-making frameworks, quality standards, and project governance across direct and matrixed teams.
- Build organizational capability and strengthen the long-term talent pipeline within Network Strategy & Optimization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
