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Albertsons Market

Director, Merchandising Strategy and Transformation

Albertsons Market, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the Grocery Retail revolution at Albertsons with bold strategic thinking, impactful growth initiatives, and best-in-class execution to become the #1 Grocer of choice for our customers

Lead critical initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional leaders across the company on key strategy topics – to include project planning, execution of structured problem solving and analytics, business case development, cost benefit evaluation, evaluation of financial return and implementation planning Cultivate and lead a strong and positive team culture Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts Support cross-functional business partners at all levels with powerful analytic insights /problem solving Monitor and analyze internal / external landscape, including customer, market, vendor, category and financial data, to build strategies and recommend appropriate action Synthesize findings, and develop storyline / material to communicate recommendations to senior management and leadership team Ensure the team is developing the appropriate strategy toolkit (e.g., framing, project mgmt., analytics, written and verbal communication) and soft skills (e.g., influencing) required Manage and mentor junior team members to support work planning, hypotheses generation, issue identification, and analytical framework development In close consultation with Chief Merchant Officer, and working with the VP Merchandising Strategy & Transformation, develop and drive Albertsons long-range merchandising strategy, to achieve top-tier shareholder returns Build Albertsons go-forward strategy and drive disciplined prioritization, resource allocation, decision making and execution to “make it real” Explore new growth opportunities, and bring strategic focus and accountability to transform Albertsons business with pace, to deliver consistent, sustainable results Oversee Merchandising’s Annual Strategic Planning process with divisions / functions to ensure strong alignment and traction Serve as internal consulting and thought partnership resource for merchandising (and divisions) on key priorities / projects, and as a pipeline for organizational talent Build credibility, trust andpartnership across Albertsons teams (functional / operating) to bring our strategy to life … be a catalyst, influencer and enabler of enterprise change Balance “Big Ideas” that create long-term competitive advantage, with focused execution on core growth and cost initiatives to deliver our short-mid term financial commitments Help develop strategic capabilities / disciplined fact-based mindset across organization Nurture culture of intellectual honesty, and promote enterprise-wide collaboration Humility, Integrity, Curiosity, Courage and Service mindset

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred 8+ years of total work experience, 4+ years post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles … Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and communication skills that can educate / influence across the organization Experience managing, mentoring and developing people Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader Business Acumen: The ideal candidate brings deep / broad understanding of omnichannel retail customer / industry landscape and quickly grasps key business drivers (“how / where we make money”). S/he can see hidden business value / opportunity and can leverage or unlock it by persuading others with facts and insights. Setting Strategy & Executing for Results: The successful individual thrives in both strategic and tactical worlds, helping to build a strategic “moat” around Albertsons, while driving flawless execution. This individual builds growth strategies based on deep insights, but with strong bias for action. Additionally, this individual is comfortable articulating the Albertsons strategic value proposition, vision and mission both internally and externally. Finally, the successful candidate will possess and leverage world class analytical class skills to build strategies. Leadership & Presence: The successful candidate will have a proven ability to operate in high performing teams. S/he will also have worked in matrixed environments, requiring cross-functional and cross-divisional credibility building. Finally, s/he should be comfortable presenting / communicating to a wide range of audiences in both formal and informal settings. Building Relationships & Influencing: This person will have a track record of building and sustaining strong relationships across all functions, divisions and levels in an organization to ensure seamless integration and flawless execution of business plans. The successful candidate will show ability to both learn from colleagues and add value to their thinking. Finally, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated an ability to be quickly recognized as a key partner and someone who can communicate and sell ideas internally.

The position will be based in Boise, ID, or Pleasanton, CA.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

Competitive wages paid weekly Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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The salary range is $135,800 to $190,100. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

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