Analyst Forced Distributions

Ahold Delhaize USA; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA, home to ADUSA Procurement, is seeking a proactive professional to manage store allocations and distribution-center coordination. You will analyze demand, balance inventory, and partner with brands to ensure timely product movement within a flexible hybrid schedule.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in allocation processes across multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in demand planning and allocation processes.
• Experience coordinating store allocations with distribution centers and brands.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and ensure timely execution of planned allocations for applicable DCs.
• Review upcoming allocations and build daily plans to meet facility needs.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Released Allocations by DC.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of allocations not supported by inventory by DC.
• Support ad hoc allocation requests with business partners and DC sign-off.
• Ensure timely execution of all Seasonal allocations with progress tracking.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners to understand allocation variances and root causes.
• Analyze system exceptions and work with IT to resolve issues.

Skills

Demand management

Excel

Supply Chain processes

RELEX knowledge

Communication skills

Inventory management

Store Operations

Team player

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration

Math & statistics

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics or related field

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Procurement & Logistics

Job Requisition: 557859

Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd

Store Code: Services (5120856)

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 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.

Duties and 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 neededMonitor on-hand inventory at applicable DC's for Planned Allocations

Skills:

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 dataAbility 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.

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.