Manager II Sourcing Fresh Ops
Job Location:
Pleasant Hill, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Ahold Delhaize USA a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize is part of the U.S. family of brands which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services including Finance Legal Sustainability Commercial Digital and E-commerce Technology and more.
Responsiblefor drivinginitiatives and support processes impacting multiple Fresh Departments. This includes (1) designing & facilitating an organized and collaborative Spot Buy process (2) drivingdata-rich discovery efforts in support of Fresh Sourcing Events (3) leading functional training preparation and delivery & (4) leading/supporting Fresh assortment and spec harmonization efforts.
***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury NC Quincy MA Carlisle PA Scarborough ME Hyattsville MD.
Essential job functions:
Independently perform the following responsibilities while making decisions & demonstrating extensive planning & others on responsibilities when needed.
Design develop & execute robust ways of working among Fresh Category Suppliers and Fresh Sourcing tofacilitateSpot Buys across all ADUSA brands and leverage size and scale tooptimizecosts
Drive data-rich discovery to develop a playbook in support of planned Sourcing events. Data sources include (but not limited to) IRI Range Me category trends brand strategy payment terms sustainable packaging information should optimally inform the sourcing event and allow the Sourcing teams to accelerate event timing and duration whileoptimizingoutcomes.
Identifytraining needs on Fresh Sourcing related prepare & deliver functional training both within Fresh Sourcing and on Fresh Sourcing topics for other areas such as Category.
Lead Fresh assortment and spec harmonization efforts with Fresh Category Managers including making informed recommendations ofoptimalspecs/assortment to align with brand strategy.
Additionaljob duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our
Qualifications:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and related work degree preferred.
- 6 years of related Sourcing Negotiating Category & vendor management experience (preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of the industry supplier landscape syndicated data sources (e.g. IRI) and commodity markets with the ability to interpret trends and translate insights into business decisions.
- Proven sourcing and negotiation expertise with a track record of driving value managing supplier relationships and achieving business objectives.
- Strong project management facilitation and change management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive successful outcomes.
- Advanced presentation and communication skills including the ability to develop compelling narratives influence stakeholders and effectively deliver complex information.
- Exceptional analytical problem-solving and conflict management skills with the ability to assess risks navigate challenges and make sound business decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong financial acumen including P&L management with demonstrated success educating and influencing others on financial sourcing and market-related topics.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range:$108880- $163320
IL/MA/MD/NYSalary Range:$125200- $187800
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 madein accordance withcompany policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and were actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage care teamwork integrity (and even a little humor) we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration curiosity and continuous learning in all that we think create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth we invest in our people empowering them to learn grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Ahold Delhaize is a global leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, at the forefront of sustainable retailing.
