Manager II Fresh Planning

Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA

Carlisle, PA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Company: Ahold Delhaize USA
Industry: Retail Services
Level: Full Time
Job Family: Procurement & Logistics
Location: Carlisle, PA
Compensation:

About Us

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're 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.

We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.

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.

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For more information:

Legal Disclaimer: Ahold Delhaize USA is an equal opportunity employer. view full text Under the Federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click here to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by Ahold Delhaize USA. At Ahold Delhaize USA, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B). Our employees and prospective employees are treated with respect and dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@adusa.com. view full text

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Primary Purpose

Position Summary

Responsible for collaborating with the Brand leadership teams across the Ahold Delhaize network. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence and compliance to SC strategies within Category, Merchandising & Planning for Fresh Categories. Providing training and education support on SC process management to Fresh Foods teams as it relates to procurement and replenishment of DC and retail locations.

Schedule

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days.

Authorized to Work in the US

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support

Effectively support Fresh Category teams with Demand Management education and process management training, i.e., Forecasting and Replenishment. Provide support for the implementation of a continuous improvement culture. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

Process

Own process of fresh demand management. Responsible for the development and evolution of process to achieve budgeted total Fresh DC inventory goals. Advocate for balance sheet awareness with respect to inventory management processes.

Management

Serving as the fresh demand management expert internally and externally on fresh demand. management principles. Act as a supply chain leader to identify opportunities that drive out cost and improve service within the network. Provide training on existing tools to maximize the Banner's competitive edge in the market. Lead and/or serve as a member of key teams and committees as needed.

Performance

Encourage collaboration with Banner counterparts to ensure that Fresh Categories are leveraging buying power to maximize cost savings. Achieving targeted freshness and retail on shelf availability. Identify the need for new systems or improvements to existing fresh replenishment systems including testing, advocacy, RFI's, continuous improvement, Business Requirements Document creation, etc.

Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance and adherence to established standard processes for procurement and replenishment of Fresh Categories is always in place. Facilitating inventory effectiveness conversations, for DC warehouse and Fresh Retail, across multiple areas including Category, Retail Operations, Shelf Merchandising, Banner Merchandising, and Supply Chain Operations.

Qualifications

Skills

Demonstrated management expertise. Demonstrated relationship management experience with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultants. Ability to manage day to day activity in support of identified business area and functional area strategies. Ability to take an educated risk with implementing programs that support consumer demands. Ability to influence organizational alignment across multiple business areas. Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. High degree of credibility and the ability to work with and through all levels of management. Minimum of 8 years' combined experience in supply chain, logistics, retail, merchandising, category, pricing, procurement, or distribution. Preferred Experience with organizational change management. APICS, IBF, or MIT certification preferable.

Proficiency

Proficiency in working within a cloud-based system. Demonstrated ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Mature level of knowledge for company, business, and industry practices as it relates to fresh operations. In depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and method.

About Us

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're 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.

We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.

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.

Learn More About Our Benefits - Click Here

For more information:

Legal Disclaimer: Ahold Delhaize USA is an equal opportunity employer. view full text Under the Federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click here to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by Ahold Delhaize USA. At Ahold Delhaize USA, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B). Our employees and prospective employees are treated with respect and dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered 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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@adusa.com. view full text

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