Inventory Planning Analyst IV - Dairy

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 ADUSA Procurement is a partner company to Ahold Delhaize USA, providing supply chain services that support the delivery of products from a supplier to the warehouse. ADUSA Procurement is part of the Ahold Delhaize USA family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Position Summary: Manage large initiatives and provide in depth analysis in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial) Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external) Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable systems, processes, and procedures Support development of department best-practices Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Responsibilities Manage large vendor or internal initiatives in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial) Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external). Communicate effectively with POD /Category leadership as well as Inventory Planning Support Center. Deliver in depth category and vendor analysis with process improvement recommendations to drive category improvement Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates and assist in developing content/training for vendor open sharing forum Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable processes and procedures Support development of department best-practices and deliver business insights and change management Lead cross-functional process improvements, projects, and initiatives Collaborate with teams from 3rd party resources, Supply Chain, SC Procurement, and the Brands, conducting analysis to lead improvements in sales, on-shelf availability, COGS, and unsaleables Help drive the implementation of the company's new ways of working in assigned areas and the Brands Help drive reporting on vendor and program ROI, scorecarding, adherence to KPI's, and vendor accountability Requirements Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience Lean Six Sigma experience/familiarity preferred 4 years relevant experience Specialized in a legacy company systems, processes, and procedures Responsible for knowledge in a sub-set of categories Relevant skills at exemplary, high-performing level of competency Attention to Detail Ability to manage and influence others in the organization, including executive levels Proven track record of delivering high quality results in a timely manner. Ability to influence change within ADUSA, the Brands and the Vendor community Ability to analyze complex problems and data sets Comfortable working in a virtual environment with reporting associates and/or leadership located in other campuses ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960 IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $106,480- $159,720 Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr ViziRecruiter,LLC.