Merchandising Optimization Analyst

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The Merchandising Optimization Analyst at Ahold Delhaize USA is responsible for the analysis, testing, and implementation of innovative merchandising approaches that enhance customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across our digital platforms (website, applications, etc.), including our Great Local Brand storefronts (Digital and In‑Store) and 3rd‑Party Marketplace Platforms (e.g., Instacart, Door Dash). This role focuses on both digital merchandising analytics tactics and daily insights into optimization initiatives, ensuring that our digital storefront continuously evolves to meet and exceed customer expectations.

The Analyst will partner in the execution of our optimization roadmap and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including CPG Partners, Product, Analytics, and Fulfillment.

Flexible/hybrid schedule: 3 in‑person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Core office locations include Salisbury, NC;
Chicago, IL;
Quincy, MA;
Carlisle, PA;
Scarborough, ME; and Hyattsville, MD.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

• Analyze and provide insights for testing, piloting, and implementing new merchandising strategies and tactics that drive customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze the A/B testing roadmap for merchandising initiatives and CPG innovation, ensuring all tests are rigorously designed, executed, and analyzed for actionable insights.
• Partner with teams to share insights and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Digital Campaigns, Category Site Merchandising, AD Retail Media, Product, Web Analytics, Merchandising Intelligence, and Category Management, to pilot and roll out new merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze site performance, onsite availability, and fill‑rate metrics, using data‑driven insights to make strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Partner with the site merchandising team and AD Retail Media to analyze, execute, and support top CPG partners across digital platforms.
• Plan and analyze merchandising activities on third‑party marketplace platforms, such as Instacart, to grow our market share on the platforms.
• Support continuous improvement by providing insights and recommendations.

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• 5+ years of experience in site merchandising, e‑commerce, category management, or digital marketing.
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional partners.
• Proven experience with Microsoft tools (Power
  
  BI, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to clearly communicate data‑analysis findings to various levels within Digital Merchandising.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience with digital merchandising tools and platforms, such as Bloomreach or Sitecore.
• Knowledge of SEO, personalization strategies, and advanced analytics.

ME/NC/PA/SC: $75,040 – $112,560
IL/MA/MD/NY: $86,320 – $129,480

Actual compensation offered may vary based on individual qualifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.