Analyst II Master Data Management

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Master Data Management Support Analyst II to manage vendor and item set-up across our organization, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate master data and strong controls.

This role supports vendor relationships, performance tracking, risk assessments, and process improvements, with a hybrid schedule requiring three in-person days at core locations (Salisbury NC, Quincy MA, Carlisle PA, Scarborough ME, Hyattsville MD) and two remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–2 years vendor management or internal controls experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact for vendors and internal teams during vendor and item set-up.
• Facilitates training between internal teams and vendors for smooth collaboration.
• Supports vendor and item set-up, maintenance, and performance feedback.
• Monitors compliance with vendor and item set-up policies.
• Assists in vendor audits and risk assessments to identify improvements.
• Gathers and analyzes vendor master data and prepares reports for management.

Skills

Vendor management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field

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

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.

The Master Data Management Support Analyst II plays a critical role in all vendor and item set-up and maintenance activities across Ahold Delhaize USA. This position involves collaborating with various departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective vendor & item set-up management & controls. This role is responsible for supporting positive vendor relationships, vendor issue resolution & root cause analysis, following control protocols, and supporting master data management strategies.

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, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal ADUSA business teams when support and guidance is needed during the vendor and item set-up and maintenance process.
• Facilitates communication and training between internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Regularly supports ADUSA functional business areas and vendors on effective vendor and item set-up and maintenance and provides ongoing performance feedback to all stakeholders.
• Monitors vendor and internal stakeholder compliance with established vendor and item set-up polices.
• Assists in conducting vendor audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Gathers and analyzes vendor master data, prepares reports for management and relevant teams.
• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of vendor and item set-up, maintenance, and master data support initiatives.
• Supports the analysis of data insights to identify areas of improvement and recommends appropriate action plans to senior analysts and leadership.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of vendor and item set-up and maintenance processes and workflows.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of vendor and item set-up and maintenance.
• Participates in vendor-related meetings, providing valuable insights and updates.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field and/or equivalent professional work experience
• 1-2 years previous experience in vendor management, internal controls, or similar role
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail, well-organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Complete understanding and ability to apply principles and standards. Knowledge of industry practices.
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines.
• Requires travel - typically 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge (Accounts Payable/Receivable, etc.)
• Internal controls/process improvement backgroun
• Experience in grocery retail/category management
• Familiarity with Ahold Delhaize USA systems and processes

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

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