Analyst Freight Settlement

ADUSA Procurement is the supply chain procurement company of Ahold Delhaize USA, one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Procurement employs a team of supply chain experts focused on best-in-class ways of working, efficiency, and effectiveness in the holistic procurement process, including Demand Management, Logistics, and Procurement functions that directly support the flow of goods from supplier to consumer. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully 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 https://www.adusasc.com/.

Position Title: Analyst III Freight Settlement

Position Summary:

Responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing cost effective payment options using integrated Logistics systems and processes across Ahold Delhaize America. Uses analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance Logistics processes.  Collaborates across all Ahold Delhaize America banners in support of each company's unique business strategies. Collaborates with internal and external partners to guide, provide expertise, and recommend solutions that highlight cost and other holistic impacts and trade-offs to the Ahold Delhaize America Supply Chain. Provides analytical expertise and guidance for projects, new business opportunities, and proposals.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively work with cross-functional teams across multiple operating companies toward common Logistics strategies.
• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend cross-functional Logistics solutions that align Ahold Delhaize America Supply Chain strategy with individual business objectives.
• Collaborates in the discovery of Logistical opportunities throughout a combined Ahold Delhaize America network.
• Training and development of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Participates in the development of alternate product channels utilizing sound research and design methodology, as well as the development and implementation of programs to improve operating processes.
• Facilitates continuous improvement conversations at all levels throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners (Suppliers, Distribution, Transportation, Category, Retail, 3rd Party Carriers) to design and implement strategies and tactics to reduce payment issues, while developing a more consumer driven network.
• Is a company expert on industry Logistics activities, changes, and trends.
• Meet with impacted departments concerning goals, priorities and technical concerns.
• Provide support for motivating peers and function as an effective promoter of change and growth.
• Provide support for the implementation of a continuous improvement culture
• Serve as a member of key teams and committees as needed
• Responsible for the development, talent planning and performance management of self.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of supply chain systems, warehouse management systems, replenishment methodology, and industrial engineering methods/techniques.
• Basic professional level of knowledge for company, business, and industry practices
• Proficient in MS Office with strong focus In Excel, Access, and PowerPoint or related software
• Demonstrated ability to transform data from multiple sources into actionable business intelligence
• Organizational change management experience and understanding of the value of business process change relating to people, process, and policies

Skills:

• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
• Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Strong critical thinking, structured problem solving, and analytical skills
• Strong communication, presentation, organization, and follow-up skills
• Solid relationship building skill
• Strong quantitative and qualitative decision-making techniques

Abilities:

• Ability to manage day to day activity for identified responsibilities
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think innovatively
• Ability to work with all levels of management
• Ability to be persuasive in presenting ideas and able to influence without authority
• Must have a high level of credibility and be able to interact effectively with cross functional teams of associates at all levels
• Proven ability to innovate utilizing industry standard research and design methodology
• Ability to work well under pressure and balance short-term vs. long-term demands.
• Self-motivated
• Ability to understand, translate and implement the overall company strategy into the daily business within Supply Chain

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, finance, supply chain or related field – or 4 years industry or analytical experience

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years combined experience in supply chain, distribution operations, inventory management, sourcing, business analytics and/or logistics
• Collaboration experience with vendors, transportation providers, and third-party vendors
• Six Sigma, APICS, CPM, or other analytical or supply chain-oriented certification/training a plus
• Experience with the following computer programs a plus:  SEGA, DSS, LlamaSoft, WMS, PFT, Inforem, Tableau, Revionics, MSP #LI-TP1