Analyst Sourcing Fresh

Summary

IntroductionAhold 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.OverviewResponsible for partnering across all ADUSA Brands to evaluate appropriate avenues to achieve optimal value (cost + quality) for the category assortment. Responsible for delivering all corporate wide Fresh COGs and savings budget planning and execution. Ensures that cross brand Fresh Category teams are educated on market influences & aligned with end-to-end cost and supplier selection strategies. Responsible for driving connectivity across Fresh Category for all ADUSA brands, PDL, RBS, and internal & external partners (including suppliers, Supply Chain, Finance, Economists, Sustainability, etc.) to leverage size and scale and optimize performance & savings opportunities.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.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.ResponsibilitiesThought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin ManagementUnderstand and interpret basic Commodity Market impacts & other market influences (ie. tariffs, pandemics, etc.) and partner with the Commodity Strategists on relevant impacts to current contracts and/or upcoming events.Maintain market surveillance and develop plans to maintain and/or gain competitive advantages thru appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events.Plan & execute RFPsResponsible for (1) providing all necessary input for the preparation of Fresh contracts (MSAs, PLMSAs, CRCs, Schedules, etc.) & (2) accountable for the final documentation review/approvalAdditional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.RequirementsGeneral knowledge of grocery retail industry and suppliersPresentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)Strong analytical and problem‑solving skillsConflict management skillsAbility to influence others without authorityBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.2+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & vendor management experience (preferred)Change ManagementProject Management/FacilitationExposure to P&L management, language, etc.Mastery of Microsoft suiteSalary Range NC, ME, PA: $75,040 - $112,560Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

IntroductionAhold 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.OverviewResponsible for partnering across all ADUSA Brands to evaluate appropriate avenues to achieve optimal value (cost + quality) for the category assortment. Responsible for delivering all corporate wide Fresh COGs and savings budget planning and execution. Ensures that cross brand Fresh Category teams are educated on market influences & aligned with end-to-end cost and supplier selection strategies. Responsible for driving connectivity across Fresh Category for all ADUSA brands, PDL, RBS, and internal & external partners (including suppliers, Supply Chain, Finance, Economists, Sustainability, etc.) to leverage size and scale and optimize performance & savings opportunities.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.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.ResponsibilitiesThought partner and/or lead across all brands on assortment, specs, supplier selection, packaging & supply chain implications, and Financials/Margin ManagementUnderstand and interpret basic Commodity Market impacts & other market influences (ie. tariffs, pandemics, etc.) and partner with the Commodity Strategists on relevant impacts to current contracts and/or upcoming events.Maintain market surveillance and develop plans to maintain and/or gain competitive advantages thru appropriate timing for execution and/or support of Sourcing events.Plan & execute RFPsResponsible for (1) providing all necessary input for the preparation of Fresh contracts (MSAs, PLMSAs, CRCs, Schedules, etc.) & (2) accountable for the final documentation review/approvalAdditional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.RequirementsGeneral knowledge of grocery retail industry and suppliersPresentation skills (both developing the story & delivering it)Strong analytical and problem‑solving skillsConflict management skillsAbility to influence others without authorityBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.2+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & vendor management experience (preferred)Change ManagementProject Management/FacilitationExposure to P&L management, language, etc.Mastery of Microsoft suiteSalary Range NC, ME, PA: $75,040 - $112,560Salary Range MA: $86,320 - $129,480#J-18808-Ljbffr