Specialist II Applications
Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Marketing Support
Job Requisition: 454662
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: Commercial Systems and Tools (5165558)
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.
Act as the Supply Chain systems SME with an intricate understanding of end to end process flow both business and systems. Build and support custom solutions for the Supply Chain systems needs. This associate will also maintain all allocation filters and conduct analysis on store sales, asset utilization, and operations routines to provide filter value recommendations. Conduct advanced analytics on demand to facilitate better, faster, and more informed decision-making across the business.
***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 funcations:
- Act as the Business/Systems SME - working directly with IT to develop functional design documents, develop and conduct systems integration testing and user acceptance testing, and develop business implementation and change management procedures. Maintain existing data feeds with 3rd party providers and serve as the primary point of contact for data transmission or quality issues. Develop & support custom IT solutions, executed locally, to support the Supply Chain business departments .
- Provide custom data extracts and advanced query builds.
- Maintain and administer custom built supply chain business owned applications.
- Perform rigorous analyses on large, complex data sets and provide strategic insights, hypotheses, and conclusions based upon findings
- Work directly with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and develop & execute the analysis necessary for making business decisions, measuring goal attainment and performance metrics within the company.
Context
- Organizational context: This position supports the Planning Lead within the Supply Chain organization. This position is responsible for development of custom supply chain solutions and acts as a key liason with IT. The position conducts advanced analytics on large datasets to help the business make informed decisions.
- Framework & guidelines: All activities to be performed in order to obtain AHOLD DELHAIZE objectives on SC metrics within the company assigned budget targets and using the appropriate IT systems and approved business processes . This is to be done while following all local and national legal regulations and Ahold ACM. Expected to have working knowledge and understanding of the following systems: IMS, Biceps, WMS, IDW, SCDW, selected C&S applications, WWCS, etc.
- Financial dimension: Impacts annual NP retail sales in excess of 13 billion.
- Degree of latitude: Latitude to recommend policies, strategies and tactics in the EDI arena while following all local and national regualtions, Ahold ACMs, Bill of Authority, Code of Ethics, and AHOLD DELHAIZE policies and procedures.
- Interactions and relationships: Interactions include but are not limited to Merchandising Leads, Forecast and Replenishment analyst and leads, Brand supply chain managers and sales team directors, third party distributors, vendors (1,000+), space planning.
Qualifications:
- 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 required in Supply Chain, Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 2 - 4 years years of experience in Supply Chain systems, data analytics, or related IT/support roles within a retail or logistics environment.
- Proficiency with systems like IMS, Biceps, WMS, IDW, SCDW, WWCS, and related applications.
- Exceptional computer skills, including advanced proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SQL Server, Oracle DB, and IBM DB2.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Knowledge of supply chain product flow and processes
- Advanced analytics skills for large data sets to support decision-making.
- Advanced Database Management and CIS skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate findings to business stakeholders.
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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.
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Commuter Benefits Program
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Snacks
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Vacation
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K)
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
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