ADUSA Distribution · 2 hours ago
Analyst IV Supply Chain Transformation
Salisbury, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. The Supply Chain Transformation Analyst plays a critical role in shaping, evaluating, and delivering complex initiatives that advance the long-term supply chain strategy across the Ahold Delhaize network.
Retail
Responsibilities
Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analyses (e.g., cost-to-serve, flow path optimization, transportation modeling, capacity modeling, labor productivity) to support enterprise supply chain transformation initiatives
Develop scenario-based models to evaluate trade-offs relating to facility expansion, consolidation, automation introduction, and transportation network changes; provide evidence-based recommendations to stakeholders
Assess financial impacts, including capital requirements, operating cost changes, and payback periods; prepare data sets for business cases presented to senior leadership
Serve as an analytical and coordination lead for initiatives involving multi-site, multi-function project teams; ensure alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Manage detailed project workplans, KPIs, risk logs, and milestone tracking, escalating barriers and proposing corrective actions when needed to maintain project momentum
Own development of high-quality presentations, dashboards, and executive summaries for project teams, governance councils, and senior leaders
Collaborate with Operations, Transportation, Finance, IT, Real Estate, and external engineering partners to ensure data quality, validate assumptions, and harmonize cross-functional requirements
Facilitate working sessions, process mapping exercises, and solution design workshops that translate strategic objectives into actionable operational steps
Provide subject-matter support during facility launches, transitions, and network changes, including coordinating go-live activities and validating operational readiness
Evaluate and benchmark internal processes against industry best practices, emerging technologies, and automation trends to identify optimization opportunities across warehousing, transportation, and inventory flow
Support deployment of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) across distribution centers and transportation operations; assist in developing standard work, future-state process flows, and performance monitoring tools
Generate insights using data from WMS, TMS, ERP, and labor management systems to identify systemic inefficiencies and improvement levers
Ensure that analytical models, data sets, and assumptions align with corporate governance guidelines and financial standards
Maintain rigorous documentation of analyses, methodologies, and decision logs to support auditability and transparent decision-making
Monitor KPIs associated with transformation programs (service performance, cost impacts, project ROI) and prepare periodic updates for internal leadership and network-level reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related technical field required
3-7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, operations analysis, industrial engineering, or network optimization roles
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced functions), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Experience with initiative/project management platforms (SmartSheet, MS Project, Monday.com)
Working knowledge of supply chain systems (WMS, TMS, LMS, ERP) and their data structures
Understanding of distribution center operations, transportation planning, inventory flow strategies, and end-to-end supply chain principles
Analytical & Technical Skills: Ability to develop models, interpret large data sets, and translate findings into actionable insights
Communication Skills: Skilled in preparing clear, concise, and compelling presentations that frame complex issues for both technical and non-technical audiences
Problem-Solving: Strong root-cause analysis skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems
Collaboration & Influence: Effective at engaging cross-functional stakeholders and driving alignment
Detail Orientation: Ensures accuracy and consistency in data, reporting, and documentation
Adaptability: Responsive to shifting priorities and able to work within a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred
Master's degree preferred (MBA, MS in Supply Chain/Analytics/Engineering)
Experience in distribution, fulfillment, transportation modeling, or large-scale supply chain projects strongly preferred
Experience supporting capital investment analyses, network redesign projects, or technology/automation implementation is a plus
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies; certifications beneficial but not required
Company
ADUSA Distribution
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.
10001+ employees
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