Director Transformation

ADUSA Transportation is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Transportation delivers fresh and nonperishable products to local brand stores and supports the sustainability of the supply chain by returning recyclable items to recycling centers for processing. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Position Summary

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a national supply chain network.

As Director of Supply Chain Transformation, you will define and lead the company’s long-range U.S. supply chain strategy—designing the future-state network that enables growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. You will architect and deliver multi-year, multi-site transformation programs that modernize distribution centers, introduce automation and advanced technology, optimize transportation and warehousing, and redesign end-to-end flow paths across brands.

Operating with enterprise-wide influence, you will guide high-value capital investments, oversee large-scale operational redesigns, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives. This role carries broad authority to set strategic direction, govern transformation programs, approve methodologies, allocate resources, and drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, Real Estate, HR, and external partners.

If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution—and want to leave a lasting imprint on how a supply chain operates at scale—this role offers unmatched impact and visibility.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

Enterprise Strategy & Network Vision

• Define and continuously evolve the company’s 5–10 year supply chain network strategy, including:




• Distribution center footprint and capacity planning


• Automation and technology roadmap


• Transportation network design


• End-to-end flow-path optimization




• Anticipate and respond to macro trends (labor markets, automation, sustainability, regulatory change, transportation capacity, real estate dynamics).


• Lead long-range scenario modeling to guide executive decisions on capital investment, service levels, cost structure, and brand growth.

Leadership of Large-Scale Transformation Programs

• Direct multi-year, high-value initiatives including:




• New distribution centers


• Major facility expansions


• Automation deployments


• System migrations


• Network reconfigurations




• Own enterprise governance for transformation programs, including:




• Scope and stage-gate management


• Executive steering committee alignment


• Risk mitigation and financial oversight


• End-to-end delivery accountability




• Serve as the senior integration leader across Operations, Engineering, Transportation, IT, Real Estate, Construction, Finance, HR, Labor Relations, and key vendors.

Executive Decision-Making & Governance

• Provide strategic frameworks and recommendations for:




• Capital approvals


• Resource allocation


• Technology selection


• Network design decisions




• Represent supply chain transformation in enterprise governance bodies.


• Align brands and functional leaders on priorities, sequencing, and execution pathways.


• Ensure rigorous compliance with financial, safety, engineering, and project management standards.

Operational Innovation, Automation & Technology Enablement

• Champion the evaluation and scaling of advanced technologies:




• Warehouse automation and robotics


• Machine learning for forecasting and optimization


• Digital execution and visibility platforms




• Oversee pilots, proofs of value, and enterprise rollout plans.


• Shape the future-state technical architecture in partnership with IT and Engineering.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment

• Build deep partnerships with Brand Presidents, Supply Chain Operations leaders, Real Estate, Finance, and IT executives.


• Break down silos, clarify decision rights, and create unified execution across brands and functions.


• Serve as the connective tissue that turns strategy into results.

Financial Accountability

• Own multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets for transformation programs.


• Drive cost-benefit analyses, NPV modeling, and scenario planning.


• Ensure initiatives meet or exceed financial, service, and operational performance targets.


• Lead financial risk assessments for major investments.

Organizational Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a high-performing team of managers, program leaders, analysts, and external partners.


• Build enterprise capability in analytics, engineering, program management, and innovation.


• Establish best practices, templates, and standardized processes for transformation delivery.


• Coach and develop future leaders in supply chain strategy and execution.

Communication, Influence & Change Leadership

• Deliver compelling executive presentations:




• Strategy updates


• Capital proposals


• Risk reviews


• Transformation dashboards




• Lead change management for major structural and operational transitions.


• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (required)


• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Research)

Experience

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, network strategy, or large-scale transformation


• 5+ years leading large, cross-functional teams and high-value programs (>$50M)


• Proven success delivering multi-site or multi-brand distribution and transportation transformations


• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and shape enterprise strategy

Why This Role Matters

This is not a maintenance role—it’s a build-the-future role.

You will define how the supply chain evolves for the next decade. You’ll influence where the company invests, how it grows, how it serves customers, and how efficiently it operates. Your work will directly shape capacity, cost structure, service performance, and competitive advantage across the enterprise.

If you are driven by complexity, innovation, and enterprise-level impact—and want a seat at the table where strategic decisions are made—this is your opportunity.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply 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.
 
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