Analyst II Master Data Management

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 Master Data Management Support Analyst II plays a critical role in all vendor and item set-up and maintenance activities across Ahold Delhaize USA. This position involves collaborating with various departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective vendor & item set-up management & controls. This role is responsible for supporting positive vendor relationships, vendor issue resolution & root cause analysis, following control protocols, and supporting master data management strategies.

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

• Acts as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal ADUSA business teams when support and guidance is needed during the vendor and item set-up and maintenance process.
• Facilitates communication and training between internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Regularly supports ADUSA functional business areas and vendors on effective vendor and item set-up and maintenance and provides ongoing performance feedback to all stakeholders.
• Monitors vendor and internal stakeholder compliance with established vendor and item set-up polices.
• Assists in conducting vendor audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Gathers and analyzes vendor master data, prepares reports for management and relevant teams.
• Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of vendor and item set-up, maintenance, and master data support initiatives.
• Supports the analysis of data insights to identify areas of improvement and recommends appropriate action plans to senior analysts and leadership.
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of vendor and item set-up and maintenance processes and workflows.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of vendor and item set-up and maintenance.
• Participates in vendor-related meetings, providing valuable insights and updates.
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field and/or equivalent professional work experience
• 1-2 years previous experience in vendor management, internal controls, or similar role
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail, well-organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Complete understanding and ability to apply principles and standards. Knowledge of industry practices.
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment handling multiple priorities with aggressive deadlines.
• Requires travel - typically 10%

• Accounting knowledge (Accounts Payable/Receivable, etc.)
• Internal controls/process improvement backgroun
• Experience in grocery retail/category management
• Familiarity with Ahold Delhaize USA systems and processes

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

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