Director, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation

Albertsons Companies; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Leadership training

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a senior strategy professional to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive growth across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders to shape strategic initiatives, analyze market and financial data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong communication and mentoring skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in analytical discipline; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years total work experience; 4+ years post-MBA in strategy or related roles; top-tier consulting and corporate experience preferred.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and educate across the organization.
• Strategic/analytical mindset with ability to refine questions and build analytical frameworks.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, complexity, change and pace.
• Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives with cross-functional leaders on strategy topics; plan projects and evaluate financial return.
• Provide strategic thought partnership to leadership and manage multiple engagements.
• Monitor internal/external landscape to build strategies and recommend actions.
• Synthesize findings and develop storytelling to communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure the team develops toolkit and soft skills for effective strategy work.
• Cultivate and lead a strong, positive team culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence and drive long-term transformation.
• Mentor junior team members in work planning, hypothesis generation and analytics.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Leadership / mentoring

Communication across org

Change management

People development

Education

Bachelor's in analytical discipline

MBA preferred

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a senior strategy professional to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive growth across the organization. You will partner with senior leaders to shape strategic initiatives, analyze market and financial data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong communication and mentoring skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced retail environment.