Analyst Site Merchandising Optimization

Ahold Delhaize USA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking an Analyst Site Merchandising Optimization in Chicago. This role focuses on analyzing and implementing merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement and optimize digital platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in e-commerce or digital marketing, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in site merchandising or digital marketing.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with project management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze merchandising strategies to enhance customer engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor site performance and make strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Category/Area of Expertise: E-Commerce

Job Requisition: 443541

Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza

Store Code: Digital Promo & Pricing (5158137)

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.

Primary Purpose

The Merchandising Optimization Analyst at Ahold Delhaize USA is responsible for analysis , testing and implementation of innovative merchandising approaches that enhance customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across our digital platforms (website, applications, etc.) , including our GLB storefronts (Digital and In Store) and 3rd Party Marketplace Platforms (example: DoorDash and Instacart) . This role focuses on both the digital merchandising analytics tactics and the day-to-day insights to optimization initiatives, ensuring that our digital storefront continuously evolves to meet and exceed customer expectations. The Merchandising Optimization Analyst will assist in the execution of our optimization roadmap and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including CPG Partners, Product, Analytics, and Fulfillment.

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, and Hyattsville, MD.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyzes testing, piloting, and implementation of new merchandising strategies and tactics that drive customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency.
• Analyzes the A/B testing roadmap for merchandising initiatives and CPG innovation, ensuring that all tests are rigorously designed, executed, and analyzed for actionable insights.
• Provides guidance to the optimization and site merchandising teams on tactics to successfully deploy merchandising techniques
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Digital Campaigns, Category Site Merchandising, AD Retail Media, Product, Web Analytics, Merchandising Intelligence, and Category Management, to pilot and roll out new merchandising initiatives.
• Monitors and analyzes site performance, onsite availability and fill rate metrics, using data-driven insights to make strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Partners with site merchandising team and AD Retail Media to analyze, execute, and support top CPG partners across digital platforms.
• Plans and analyzes the merchandising activities on 3rd party marketplace platforms, such as Instacart, working to grow our market share on the platforms.
• Oversees the continuous improvement of merchandising processes and tools to improve site health metrics and overall digital performance.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in site merchandising, e-commerce, category management, or digital marketing.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Tools (PowerBI, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to clearly communicate data analysis findings to various levels within Digital Merchandising
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with digital merchandising tools and platforms, such as Bloomreach or Sitecore.
• Knowledge of SEO, personalization strategies, and advanced analytics.
  
  

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $86,320 - $129,480

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.

We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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