Category Development Specialist

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

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.

The support specialist is responsible for managing their own workload and executing all functions in their defined area of expertise. Additionally, they will assist with projects or developmentbochi of processes, SPTAs, training, or other tasks as needed. They will be responsible for ensuring all SLAs are met and engaging with internal/external business partners as needed to meet them.

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.

Vendor & Item Set Up/Maintenance

• Responsible for validating and keying data for Vendor and Item set up/maintenance activities.
• Insures existing SLA's are met.
• Responsible for vendor and business partner outreach as needed.
• Subject matter expert in Private Brands for the VMDM platform.
• Is detail oriented in work and steadfast in accuracy.
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Learns quickly when facing new situations.
• Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Cost & Deals Entry/Transition Management

• Responsible for validating and keying data for vendor cost changes.
• Monitors incumbent inventory levels and maintains reporting on days of supply to target.
• Ensures existing SLA's are met.
• Responsible for vendor and business partner outreach as needed.
• Recognizes potential risks and communicates as needed with key stakeholders.
• Is detail oriented in work and steadfast in accuracy.
• Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks. добре>
• Learns quickly when facing new situations.
• Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

• 4 year degree or related experience equivalent
• Previous financial and/or project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail required.
• Able to work under strict deadlines, organize, set and balance priorities, with strong follow-through skills.

• Ability to work, communicate and present effectively
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Able to independently identify problems and escalate for resolution.
• Self-motivated and works well under pressure.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

IL/MA/MD/NY Salary päivä: $72,880 - $109,320