Manager III Strategy and Optimization

Category/Area of Expertise: IT & Technology

Job Requisition: 558877

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5168518)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit

Position Summary

Are you passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges and shaping the future of network strategy? As the Manager III, Network Strategy & Optimization, you'll play a critical leadership role in evaluating and optimizing our distribution and transportation network to support growth, enhance service, improve efficiency, and drive long-term business success.

In this role, you'll lead enterprise-wide network strategy initiatives from initial problem definition through scenario analysis and recommendation development. Leveraging network modeling, financial analysis, and operational expertise, you'll uncover opportunities, assess risks, and deliver insights that influence major business decisions. You'll also lead and develop a team while partnering across Finance, Operations, Real Estate, Engineering, Brand teams, and other key stakeholders to drive alignment and execution readiness.

What You'll Do

Lead Network Strategy & Optimization

• Drive the continuous evaluation and optimization of our distribution and transportation network to maximize capacity utilization, throughput, service performance, and cost efficiency.
• Identify capacity constraints, network bottlenecks, and SKU flow opportunities while developing solutions that improve overall network performance.
• Evaluate strategic alternatives and recommend network improvements by balancing cost, service, capacity, and operational outcomes.
• Establish governance processes for network modeling, assumptions, data integrity, approvals, and decision tracking, ensuring analyses are scalable, traceable, and repeatable.

Connect Planning Across the Enterprise

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align network strategy with forecasting, demand planning, inventory strategies, and broader business objectives.
• Ensure changes in demand, assortment, service requirements, or growth plans are reflected in network evaluations and capacity plans.
• Define clear roles, decision rights, and handoffs across operational and corporate functions to support efficient planning and execution.

Influence Strategic Business Decisions

• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape long-term supply chain and network strategies.
• Deliver actionable recommendations that support capital investments, network design decisions, and enterprise growth initiatives.
• Communicate priorities, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to executive stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

Deliver Data-Driven Insights

• Utilize network modeling, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, and financial modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives.
• Build business cases that consider capital investment, operating costs, service implications, implementation complexity, timing, and value realization.
• Ensure recommendations align with organizational performance goals and financial objectives.

Lead and Develop Talent

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish priorities, decision-making frameworks, quality standards, and project governance across direct and matrixed teams.
• Build organizational capability and strengthen the long-term talent pipeline within Network Strategy & Optimization.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain strategy, or operational leadership.
• Proven success leading network optimization, logistics planning, or strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making across multiple business functions.
• Strong background in capital investment analysis, operational strategy development, and large-scale program execution.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-site initiatives that deliver measurable business results.

Knowledge & Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of supply chain, distribution, transportation, and network planning principles.
• Expertise in network design, capacity planning, and operational efficiency strategies.
• Knowledge of financial planning, working capital management, and cost optimization methodologies.
• Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning processes.
• Understanding of industry trends, analytics methodologies, and best practices in network optimization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with supply chain modeling and optimization tools is preferred.
• Experience with change management, Lean/Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.

What Makes You Stand Out

• You thrive in ambiguous environments and can turn complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies.
• You combine strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to tell a compelling story through data.
• You are a collaborative leader who can build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• You excel at balancing strategic thinking with practical execution.
• You bring an innovative mindset and continuously seek opportunities to improve performance, processes, and network effectiveness.
• You have exceptional communication, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• You naturally bring people together across functions to drive alignment and results.

Additional Information

• Travel up to approximately 20-25%.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic responsibility.
• Lead both direct reports and matrixed teams across multiple business functions while maintaining strong organizational credibility and influence.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Join a team where your ideas directly influence the future of our supply chain network and business growth. You'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges, partner with senior leaders across the organization, and make a measurable impact through data-driven strategy and innovation. If you're energized by solving big problems and leading meaningful change, you'll thrive here.

Salary

• $139,120-208,680, depending on experience

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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