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.

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing WMS options and integrated WMS systems and processes across Ahold Delhaize America. Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance Logistics processes and reporting. Collaborates across all Ahold Delhaize America banners in support of each company's unique business strategies. Collaborates with internal and external partners to guide, provide expertise, and recommend solutions that highlight cost and other holistic impacts and trade-offs to the Ahold Delhaize America Supply Chain. Provides analytical expertise and guidance for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals. Provides system support across the Logistics Systems team for TMS and yard management.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively work with cross-functional teams across multiple operating companies for the implementaion of WMS system.
• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend cross-functional WMS solutions that align Ahold Delhaize America Supply Chain strategy with individual business objectives.
• Collaborates in the discovery of Supply Chain opportunities throughout a combined Ahold Delhaize America network.
• Participates in the development of alternate product channels utilizing sound research and design methodology, as well as, the development and implementation of programs to improve operating processes.
• Facilitates continuous improvement conversations at all levels throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners (IT, Suppliers, Distribution, Transportation, Category, Retail, 3rd Party Providers) to design and implement strategies and tactics to reduce total landed cost, while developing a more consumer driven network.
• Is a company expert on industry WMS activities, changes, and trends.
• Meet with impacted departments concerning goals, priorities and technical concerns.
• Provide support for motivating peers and function as an effective promoter of change and growth.
• Provide support for the implementation of a continuous improvement culture
• Serve as a member of key teams and committees as needed
• Responsible for the development, talent planning and performance management of self.
• Provide system support across the Supply Chain team for TMS and yard management solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field - or 5 years industry experience in in supply chain, distribution operations, inventory management, sourcing, business analytics and/or logistics or analytical experience
• Demonstrated ability to transform data from multiple sources into actionable business intelligence
• Collaboration experience with vendors, transportation providers, and third-party vendors
• Six Sigma, APICS, CPM, or other analytical or supply chain oriented certification/training
• Organizational change management experience and understanding of the value of business process change relating to people, process and policies
• Experience with the following computer programs: SEGA, BICEPS, DSS, LlamaSoft, WMS, PFT, Inforem, Tableau, Revionics, MSP, PowerBI, Automation
• Experience with transportation management systems (Manhattan TLM, NCR YMS)

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
• Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Strong critical thinking, structured problem solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills
• Solid relationship building skill
• Strong quantitative and qualitative decision-making techniques
• Write and create SOP and SPTA with implementation
• Ability to manage day to day activity for identified responsibilities
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think innovatively
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Ability to be persuasive in presenting ideas and able to influence without authority
• Must have a high level of credibility and be able to interact effectively with cross functional teams of associates at all levels
• Proven ability to innovate utilizing industry standard research and design methodology
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance short-term vs. long-term demands.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to write and implement new processes
• Ability to understand, translate and implement the overall company strategy into the daily business within Supply Chain

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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.

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