Senior Director of Merchandising Strategy & Transformation

Albertsons • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impact, lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Requirements

• Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred
• 10 plus years of total work experience, 5+ years post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles
• Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and communication skills that can educate / influence across the organization
• Track record of leading high performing teams and ability to recruit and develop high performing talent
• Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace
• Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail

Nice To Haves

• Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grocery Retail revolution at Albertsons with bold strategic thinking, impactful growth initiatives, and best-in-class execution to become the most loved grocer in all of our communities.
• In close consultation with the Chief Merchandising Officer, and the VP Merchandising Strategy & Transformation, develop and drive Albertsons long-range merchandising strategy, to achieve top-tier shareholder returns.
• Build Albertsons go-forward strategy and drive disciplined prioritization, resource allocation, decision making and execution to “make it real”.
• Explore new growth opportunities and bring strategic focus and accountability to transform Albertsons’ business with pace, to deliver consistent, sustainable results.
• Oversee Merchandising’s Annual Strategic Planning process with divisions / functions to ensure strong alignment and traction.
• Serve as internal consulting and thought partnership resource for merchandising (and divisions) on key priorities / projects, and as a pipeline for organizational talent.
• Build credibility, trust and partnership across Albertsons teams (functional / operating) to bring our strategy to life … be a catalyst, influencer and enabler of enterprise change.
• Balance “Big Ideas” that create long-term competitive advantage, with focused execution on core growth and cost initiatives to deliver our short-mid-term financial commitments.
• Help develop strategic capabilities / disciplined fact-based mindset across organization.
• Nurture culture of intellectual honesty, and promote enterprise-wide collaboration.
• Lead multiple critical workstreams or initiatives, in partnership with senior cross-functional leaders across the company on key strategy topics – to include project planning, execution of structured problem solving and analytics, business case development, cost benefit evaluation, evaluation of financial return and implementation planning.
• Monitor and analyze internal / external landscape, including customer, market, vendor, category and financial data, to build strategies and recommend appropriate action.
• Synthesize findings, and develop storyline / material to communicate recommendations to senior management and leadership team.
• Develop a strong network across the company at all levels to help build trust, support, and advocacy for the teams work and career opportunities.
• Ensure the team is developing the appropriate strategy toolkit (e.g., framing, project mgmt., analytics, written and verbal communication) and soft skills (e.g., influencing) required.
• Cultivate and lead a strong and positive team culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts.
• Manage and mentor team members to support work planning, hypotheses generation, issue identification, and analytical framework development.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director