Space Planning Analytics Co-op

Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 550217
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: Assortment Services (5165520)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities .
** Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

• Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay

• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA

• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

• Involvement in group community service events

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Access to online career development tools and resources

• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description:
The Space Planning team is responsible for designing and optimizing store layouts that create efficient, productive, and customer-focused shopping experiences across our retail brands. The team develops store-level floor plans and planograms, determining both the overall placement of fixtures and departments throughout the store and the product organization within each space. By balancing brand standards, customer experience, and sales productivity, they transform empty floor plans into strategic layouts that maximize performance and make the best use of available space. Serving as subject matter experts for their assigned brands, team members maintain and uphold brand-specific merchandising standards, documentation, and requirements while partnering with stakeholders to ensure each store reflects the unique identity and objectives of the brand.
As a Space Planning Co-op, you will support the team's efforts to leverage data and analytics to drive smarter space planning decisions and improve operational efficiency. In this role, you will assist with the creation and validation of space analytics and productivity reporting tools, primarily using Power BI, and help develop performance reporting that enables the team to measure results and identify opportunities for action. You will work closely with Space Planning colleagues and partner with teams such as Commercial Solutions to gain exposure to database structures, data mapping, and reporting best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine business analytics, retail strategy, and emerging technologies, including AI tools, while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or related fields.

• Students pursuing Computer Science with a Business minor or similar combination of technical and business coursework are encouraged to apply.

• Understanding of relational databases, including data structures, relationships, and data interactions.

• Experience with Power BI, particularly performance reporting and data visualization; dashboard development experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI solutions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Retail experience strongly preferred; grocery retail experience is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools preferred.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and business processes.

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $31.00
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $34.20
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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.