ADUSA Transportation · 13 hours ago
Manager III Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization
Salisbury, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expADUSA Transportation is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. In this role, you'll lead high-visibility, multi-million-dollar initiatives that impact business growth and long-term capacity strategy, while partnering with executive leadership across various functions to design and deliver optimization solutions.
Retail
Responsibilities
Lead High-Impact Strategic Initiatives
Own multi-million-dollar optimization and infrastructure programs that significantly influence business performance, profitability, and network capacity
Shape Network Strategy & Future-State Design
Lead the development and execution of network strategy, optimization initiatives, and infrastructure roadmaps to support long-term growth and operational efficiency
Build Compelling Business Cases
Partner with Finance and executive leadership to create data-driven business cases that balance cost, service, inventory, and capacity trade-offs
Deliver End-to-End Infrastructure Programs
Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams from concept and modeling through implementation and operational handover
Drive Data-Backed Decision Making
Conduct scenario modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and risk assessments to inform strategic direction and executive decisions
Create Structure & Accountability
Establish standardized processes, timelines, and governance frameworks to track deliverables, ensure accountability, and enable on-time execution
Measure What Matters
Define and monitor KPIs to evaluate initiative success and drive continuous improvement
Lead Governance & Executive Reporting
Facilitate steering committees and develop compelling, executive-ready presentations and reporting materials
Act as Program Owner & Escalation Point
Serve as the single point of contact for assigned initiatives-driving issue resolution, risk mitigation, and program health
Ensure Seamless Operational Handover
Secure stakeholder sign-off, enable smooth transition to line operations, and lead post-launch follow-ups and lessons learned
Develop & Inspire Leaders
Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing direct reports. Conduct performance reviews, build development plans, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management or network optimization
7+ years leading and developing high-performing teams
Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives
Experience with supply chain modeling tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Strong track record delivering impactful, data-driven presentations to senior leadership
Expertise in project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, Asana, JIRA, Confluence, Clarity)
Advanced understanding of operational systems and their integration with operations
Strong financial acumen, including P&L literacy and capital budgeting
Knowledge of regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements for infrastructure projects
Expert-level ability to craft strategic storylines and executive presentations
Proven leader of infrastructure, network design, and optimization initiatives
Strategic thinker who translates vision into executable plans
Analytical, data-driven problem solver
Exceptional stakeholder and cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to interpret facility layouts and coordinate with engineering and construction teams
Skilled collaborator with internal and external real estate and construction partners
Strong contract negotiation and vendor accountability experience
Outstanding communication, presentation, and team-building abilities
Highly organized program leader who delivers on time in complex environments
Continuous improvement mindset with strong post-launch execution rigor
Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation
Travel 30%-50% (or more based on geographic workload)
Ability to meet regulatory and compliance requirements
Flexible schedule to meet program and operational needs
Preferred
PMP Certification
Six Sigma Certification
Company
ADUSA Transportation
ADUSA Transportation, LLC is the transportation company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing transportation services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase