Transformation Manager; Supply Chain

Category/Area of Expertise:

Strategy

550349

USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

ADUSA Transportation (5168501)

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an 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

Are you passionate about shaping the future of supply chain operations? As a Manager I, Supply Chain Transformation, you'll play an important role in helping drive strategic transformation initiatives that support the long-term network strategy of ADUSA Distribution & Transportation. You'll work alongside leaders and cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and implement initiatives focused on network optimization, facility transformation, transportation improvements, and process modernization.

In this role, you'll leverage data, operational expertise, and project management disciplines to turn growth strategies and volume forecasts into executable plans that improve service, capacity, and cost performance. You'll help guide business case development, operational readiness, governance activities, and implementation planning while gaining broad exposure across operations, engineering, finance, technology, and transportation functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and helping transform how supply chain operations deliver value.

• Support the evaluation and design of supply chain network strategies, including flow-path optimization, facility layout concepts, and operational process improvements.
• Conduct data analysis, scenario modeling, and forecasting to develop strategic recommendations.
• Translate enterprise growth plans and volume projections into actionable operational solutions.
• Develop business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and investment recommendations to support transformation initiatives.

• Support the planning and execution of transformational initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and provide project status reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure operational readiness and successful implementation sequencing.
• Manage project scope, dependencies, timelines, and issue resolution within assigned work streams.
• Ensure governance standards, project methodologies, and documentation practices are consistently applied.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, finance, transportation teams, and external partners to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and design reviews that drive alignment and execution.
• Communicate project progress, risks, recommendations, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Support relationships with vendors, consultants, and other external partners as needed.

• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of operational, process, and technology enhancements.
• Contribute to standardization efforts, best practices, and lessons learned that strengthen transformation capabilities across the organization.

• Partner with senior leaders to develop transformation, leadership, and project management capabilities.
• Mentor analysts and project contributors on assigned initiatives.
• Help create tools, templates, and documentation that improve execution consistency and organizational effectiveness.

• Prepare dashboards, reports, and performance metrics focused on cost, service, and capacity outcomes.
• Develop clear, concise presentations that translate complex data into actionable business recommendations for leadership teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain,…