Mgr III Network Invent Ctrl

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 www.adusasc.com.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the development, maintenance and evolution of reporting tools for inventory management processes across the ADUSA Distribution network. Create key inventory management metrics that will drive continuous improvement of the inventory management processes across the ADUSA distribution network. Will work collaboratively with Accounting, Internal Audit, Demand Management, Category, Logistics/Transportation, Control Tower, Planning, and Industrial Engineers to ensure Supply Chain goals and initiatives are met or exceeded.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management for day to day activities of Regional Inventory roles to guide the implementation of strategies and initiatives for Inventory Control and Planning impacting 20 regional Supply Chain Campuses.
• Work collaboratively across departments to meet budgeted key performance metrics, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Sales and Net Contribution metrics, inventory accuracy, over/short and shrink. These key performance metrics are meant to be comprehensive in nature, but are not limited to the list above due to changing nature of business priorities.
  • Partner with Accounting and Supply Chain Senior Operational Leadership to ensure inventory key performance indicators are developed, analyzed and effectively reported.
• Direct and create best practices for reporting financial health and compliance of standards for the Inventory Management and receiving processes across the ADUSA distribution network.
  • Set the standard for excellence of development, distribution, accuracy and frequency of reports to be used within the ADUSA distribution network. Key reports include, but are not limited to:

• Accounting, Internal Audit and SOX requirements:

• IM financial results:

• Develop, maintain and evolve compliance programs to ensure consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures, across the network, to protect integrity and accurate valuation of assets.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and evolution of training programs for all distribution network associates on inventory management and receiving operations, to include: capacity management, holiday and expected peak planning as well as unplanned/storm events.
• Provide resources to maintain required procedures for all standard practices and procedures as it relates to inventory management. Work closely with documentation resources to keep current and up to date records.
• Serve as the inventory control and planning expert internally and externally on inventory management principles.
• Provide leadership that will motivate employees and function as an effective promoter of change and growth.
• Provide support for the implementation of a continuous improvement culture
  • Create new methods and procedures based on industry best practices, trends and best in class external benchmarking.
  • Act as a supply chain leader to identify opportunities that drive out cost and improve service within the network.
• Responsible for the development, talent planning and performance management of associates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detailed understanding of end to end supply chain operations
• Advanced understanding of large-scale grocery inventory best practices and metrics
• Advanced MS Excel
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Ability to manage day to day activity in support of identified business area and functional area strategies
• Ability to influence organizational alignment across multiple business areas
• Ability to take an educated risk with implementing programs that support consumer demands.
• Ability to think innovatively
• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
• Demonstrated 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
• High degree of credibility and the ability to work with and through all levels of management

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

• 6-8 years Grocery Supply Chain experience
• 5 years Inventory Management/Control experience

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com