Ahold Delhaize USA
Specialist II Grocery Category Development
Ahold Delhaize USA, Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, 20780
Specialist II Grocery Category Development
Apply for the Specialist II Grocery Category Development role at Ahold Delhaize USA.
Category/Area of Expertise:
Private Brands
Job Requisition:
459304
Address:
USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code:
Product Management 2 (5139346)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital & E‑commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose This position provides critical support to drive Private Brands (PB) sales, margin and penetration in collaboration with the Category, Merchandising and Pricing teams for an assigned category area. It provides key partnerships with category teams to ensure that Private Brands can drive local objectives. In conjunction with the PB Category Development Manager, it supports short‑ and long‑term strategic plans at the category level, including but not limited to category business plans, annual planning and new item development.
Work Schedule Flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in‑person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supports category business meetings with category teams to review performance metrics, long‑range plans and shared opportunities.
Assists in managing and reporting all category aspects related to Private Brands for US local brands, including product quality and financial performance.
Assists and leads development of PB business plans and targets, including sales, profit, penetration and unit growth.
Provides category insights into competition, Best in Class (BIC) programs, industry and consumer trends to recognize opportunity areas.
Supports development of innovation across assigned categories and responds to insights and latest trends to meet or exceed the Brand's shopper expectations.
Supports/performs development and launch of new Private Brand products and end‑to‑end process for product development.
Assists in driving Brand's PB category plans and strategic category reviews that bring impact and influence to move business and decisions forward.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or related level of experience in the specific Fresh retail category management area.
At least 1 year experience in a category management support role.
Good discernment and the validated ability to provide strong customer service to partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to use reporting tools and to support developing insights from data provided, including use of data to state a case and problem‑solving ability.
Demonstrates curiosity and an interest in learning and improving upon standard processes.
Strong project management skills, including measurement, reporting and analysis.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, make timely decisions and drive behavioral change within the company.
Strong proficiency in multi‑tasking and handling multiple priorities.
Successful track record in establishing relationships at all levels of the organization.
Notes Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and we’re actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity and a little humor, we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
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Category/Area of Expertise:
Private Brands
Job Requisition:
459304
Address:
USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code:
Product Management 2 (5139346)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital & E‑commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose This position provides critical support to drive Private Brands (PB) sales, margin and penetration in collaboration with the Category, Merchandising and Pricing teams for an assigned category area. It provides key partnerships with category teams to ensure that Private Brands can drive local objectives. In conjunction with the PB Category Development Manager, it supports short‑ and long‑term strategic plans at the category level, including but not limited to category business plans, annual planning and new item development.
Work Schedule Flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in‑person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supports category business meetings with category teams to review performance metrics, long‑range plans and shared opportunities.
Assists in managing and reporting all category aspects related to Private Brands for US local brands, including product quality and financial performance.
Assists and leads development of PB business plans and targets, including sales, profit, penetration and unit growth.
Provides category insights into competition, Best in Class (BIC) programs, industry and consumer trends to recognize opportunity areas.
Supports development of innovation across assigned categories and responds to insights and latest trends to meet or exceed the Brand's shopper expectations.
Supports/performs development and launch of new Private Brand products and end‑to‑end process for product development.
Assists in driving Brand's PB category plans and strategic category reviews that bring impact and influence to move business and decisions forward.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or related level of experience in the specific Fresh retail category management area.
At least 1 year experience in a category management support role.
Good discernment and the validated ability to provide strong customer service to partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to use reporting tools and to support developing insights from data provided, including use of data to state a case and problem‑solving ability.
Demonstrates curiosity and an interest in learning and improving upon standard processes.
Strong project management skills, including measurement, reporting and analysis.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, make timely decisions and drive behavioral change within the company.
Strong proficiency in multi‑tasking and handling multiple priorities.
Successful track record in establishing relationships at all levels of the organization.
Notes Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and we’re actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity and a little humor, we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
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