Analyst Forced Distributions

Adusa; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an Allocation Planner to manage store allocations and daily DC planning. You will monitor inventory, review planned allocations, and maintain allocation reporting to ensure seamless product movement across the network.

The role requires strong data analysis, Excel skills, and cross-functional collaboration with brand partners and IT to resolve root causes and improve processes. Hybrid work includes in-person and remote days across core locations.

Qualifications

• Demand management practices.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• RelEx knowledge preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate Excel.
• Presentation skills.
• Inventory management best practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player and collaborator.
• Strong Mathematical and Statistical aptitude.
• Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets.
• Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Strong critical thinker, autonomous decision-maker.
• Customer focus.
• Takes initiative, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for available inventory and ensure timely execution of all planned product allocations for applicable Distribution Centers.
• Review upcoming planned allocations for applicable DC and build Daily Plans that meet facility needs.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Released Allocations by DC.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Allocations not supported by sufficient inventory by DC.
• Support ad hoc allocation requests in a timely fashion by working with business partners and ensuring DC sign-off.
• Ensure timely execution of all Seasonal allocations including tracking of Season progress.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners to understand Allocation execution variance and explain root cause driver(s).
• Analyze system exceptions for root cause and work with IT partners for solves as needed.
• Monitor on-hand inventory at applicable DCs for Planned Allocations.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent experience

Tools

RelEx

Microsoft Excel

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

Primary responsibilities are to ensure appropriate operational service levels at retail. This includes working with Brand partners, In-Stock and Distribution Center teams to execute planned and unplanned allocations. This role has direct responsibility of managing Store Allocation transactions for assigned Product Groups and Distribution Centers. This position will understand the future variability that impacts product movement - from increasing efficiencies, impacting the greater network, troubleshooting root causes and supporting procurement streams (diverting, forward buy, efficiency programs).

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD and Mauldin, SC.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for available inventory and ensure timely execution of all planned product allocations for applicableDistribution Centers.
• Review upcoming planned allocations for applicable DC and build Daily Plans that meet facility needs.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Released Allocations by DC.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Allocations not supported by sufficient inventory by DC.
• Support ad hoc allocation requests in a timely fashion by working with business partners and ensuring DC sign-off.
• Ensure timely execution of all Seasonal allocations including tracking of Season progress.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners to understand Allocation execution variance and explain root cause driver(s).
• Analyze system exceptions for root cause and work with IT partners for solves as needed.
• Monitor on-hand inventory at applicable DCs for Planned Allocations.

Requirements

• Demand management practices.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• Relex knowledge preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate Excel.
• Presentation skills.
• Inventory management best practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Store Operations preferred.
• Team player and collaborator.
• Strong Mathematical and Statistical aptitude.
• Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets.
• Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Strong critical thinker, autonomous decision-maker.
• Customer focus.
• Takes initiative, self-starter.
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent relevant experience.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $72,880 - $109,320

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.