Inventory Planning Analyst IV - Dairy

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:

• 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

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 & Responsibilities:

• 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 Inventory Planning 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, scorecarding, adherence to KPI's, and vendor accountability

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience


• Lean Six Sigma experience/familiarity preferred


• 4 years relevant experience


• Specialized in a legacy company systems, 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

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.