ADvantage Analyst IV

Category/Area of Expertise: Procurement & Logistics
Job Requisition: 476506
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: In Stock (5120437)
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.
Primary Purpose
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.
Essential job functions

• 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.

Knowledge

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

Skills

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

Abilities

• 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.

Education

• Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience

Experience

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

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.