ADvantage Analyst IV

Category/Area of Expertise: Procurement & Logistics
Job Requisition: 476506
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: In Stock (5120437)

ADUSA Procurement is a partner company to Ahold Delhaize USA, providing supply chain services that support the delivery of products from a supplier to the warehouse. ADUSA Procurement is part of the Ahold Delhaize USA family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.

Primary Purpose

Manage large initiatives and provide in-depth analysis in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial). Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external). Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates. Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable systems, processes, and procedures. Support development of department best-practices.

Essential job functions

• Manage large vendor or internal initiatives in terms of scope/complexity/value (process/financial)
• Accountable for Leadership Level communication (both internal and external). Communicate effectively with POD /Category leadership as well as ADvantage Support Center.
• Deliver in depth category and vendor analysis with process improvement recommendations to drive category improvement.
• Support managers in training and coaching Analyst III associates and assist in developing content/training for vendor open sharing forum.
• Seasoned in a legacy company and either Fresh or Non-Perishable processes and procedures.
• Support development of department best-practices and deliver business insights and change management.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements, projects, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams from 3rd party resources, Supply Chain, SC Procurement, and the Brands, conducting analysis to lead improvements in sales, on-shelf availability, COGS, and unsaleables
• Help drive the implementation of the company's new ways of working in assigned areas and the Brands.
• Help drive reporting on vendor and program ROI, scorecard, adherence to KPI's, and vendor accountability.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.

• Specialized in a legacy company system, processes, and procedures.
• Responsible for knowledge in a sub-set of categories

• Relevant skills at exemplary, high-performing level of competency

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to manage and influence others in the organization, including executive levels.
• Proven track record of delivering high quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to influence change within ADUSA, the Brands and the Vendor community.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and data sets.
• Comfortable working in a virtual environment with reporting associates and/or leadership located in other campuses.

• Bachelors in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience

• 4 years of relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience/familiarity preferred.