Sr. Manager, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation

Albertsons • Boise, ID

4d

About The Position

Lead the Grocery Retail revolution at Albertsons with bold strategic thinking, impactful growth initiatives, and best-in-class execution to become the #1 Grocer of choice for our customers. In close consultation with Chief Merchant Officer, and working with 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 Annual Planning and Quarterly Business review processes with divisions / functions to ensure strong alignment with and traction against corporate strategy. Serve as internal consulting and thought partnership resource for divisions / corporate functions on key priorities / projects, and as a pipeline for organizational talent. The Strategy Team will 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-midterm financial commitments. Help develop strategic capabilities / disciplined fact-based mindset across organization. Nurture culture of intellectual honesty, and promote enterprise-wide collaboration. Humility, Integrity, Curiosity, Courage and Service mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred
• 6-8 years of total work experience, 2+ years minimum post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles
• Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred
• Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and experience influencing across the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize clearly and simplify the complex
• Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace
• Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support critical initiatives, in partnership with 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
• Support cross-functional business partners at all levels with powerful analytic insights /problem solving
• 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
• Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts

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: Manager