ADvantage Analyst IV

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Salisbury, NC is seeking a skilled professional to manage vendor initiatives and support leadership communication. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include delivering category analysis, supporting training, and driving process improvements. Lean Six Sigma familiarity is preferred. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing business operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage large vendor or internal initiatives.
• Accountable for Leadership Level communication.
• Deliver category and vendor analysis.
• Support managers in training and coaching.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements.
• Drive reporting on vendor and program ROI.

Skills

Attention to Detail

High competency level

Ability to influence change

Education

Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management or similar

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience.

Experience

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