Hybrid Assortment Optimization Manager (Data-Driven Leader)

Ahold Delhaize USA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA, a trusted leader in grocery, seeks an Assortment Optimization leader to guide analysis and recommendations across major category groups for ADUSA brands. You will manage analysts, coordinate with internal teams and Oliver Wyman, and drive space optimization for both Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce.

Requires 5+ years in retail/tech, 3+ years in people leadership, a business degree, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5+ years in Retail, Business, or Technology roles.
• 3+ years leading people/teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Office usage.
• History of driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assortment Optimization team and provide detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Manage supporting processes: ticket management, attribution cleaning, cataloging.
• Lead and document meetings with Category and Analyst teams.
• Collaborate with external providers on tools and enhancements.
• Deliver strategic analysis requests outside the calendar.
• Optimize assortment for space in wareroom and Ecommerce facilities.
• Support funding for the Single Source program.

Skills

effective communicator

value-based decision making

customer focus

results driven

leadership behaviors

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDA space management

Blue Yonder space management

IRI

Circana

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA, a trusted leader in grocery, seeks an Assortment Optimization leader to guide analysis and recommendations across major category groups for ADUSA brands. You will manage analysts, coordinate with internal teams and Oliver Wyman, and drive space optimization for both Brick & Mortar and Ecommerce.

Requires 5+ years in retail/tech, 3+ years in people leadership, a business degree, and strong MS Office skills.