Director, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation

Albertsons Companies; Boise (ID); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Leadership training

Inclusive environment

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Strategic mindset

Analytical thinking

Leadership / mentoring

Communication across org

Change management

People development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in analytical discipline

MBA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead critical initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional leaders across the company on key strategy topics – to include project planning, execution of structured problem solving and analytics, business case development, cost benefit evaluation, evaluation of financial return and implementation planning
• Provide strategic thought partnership to Leadership / business partners, and work on and / or lead multiple engagements that identify and harness growth / cost opportunities
• Monitor and analyze internal / external landscape, including customer, market, vendor, category and financial data, to build strategies and recommend appropriate action
• Synthesize findings, and develop storyline / material to communicate recommendations to senior management and leadership team
• Ensure the team is developing the appropriate strategy toolkit (e.g., framing, project mgmt., analytics, written and verbal communication) and soft skills (e.g., influencing) required
• Cultivate and lead a strong and positive team culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts
• Manage and mentor junior team members to support work planning, hypotheses generation, issue identification, and analytical framework development

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred
• 8 plus years of total work experience, 4+ years post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles … Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred
• Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and communication skills that can educate / influence across the organization
• Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace
• Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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