Analyst III Sourcing Fresh Ops

• Perform the following responsibilities with limited supervision/oversight from Manager:
• Develop & execute robust ways of working among Fresh Category Suppliers and Fresh Sourcing to leverage size and scale to optimize costs
• Develop and maintain project plans track milestones and hold stakeholders accountable to due dates and deliverables.
• Drive data-rich discovery to develop a playbook in support of planned Sourcing events. Data sources include (but not limited to) Circana Range Me category trends brand strategy payment terms sustainable packaging opportunity etc. The information should optimally inform the sourcing event and allow the Sourcing teams to accelerate event timing and duration while optimizing outcomes.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards and visual reports that communicate key sourcing metrics project updates and performance trends.
• Prepare & deliver functional training both within Fresh Sourcing and on Fresh Sourcing topics for other areas such as Category
• Drive process improvements and standardization while creating training materials and SOPs to ensure consistent adoption and governance compliance.
• Lead / Support Fresh assortment and spec harmonization effort.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 4+ years of related Sourcing Negotiating Category & vendor management experience (preferred)
• Proven financial acumen (P&L management) Demonstrated experience in understanding & interpreting commodity markets
• Demonstrated experience with influencing others without authority - specifically with elevated levels within an organization
• Sourcing Negotiation
• Project Management/Facilitation
• Change Management
• Demonstrated presentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)
• Demonstrated facilitation skills over multiple media types (video conferences TEAMS Skype conference calls in-person meetings etc.) with varying size groups (typically 5-25)
• Mastery of Microsoft suite
• Strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI Excel and data visualization/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated conflict management skills & enhanced knowledge of industry and suppliers

What We Do

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. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage care integrity teamwork and humor we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system nourishes local communities and creates a better world.

Why Work With Us

We love fresh perspectives not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity accelerates innovation and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.

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