Director Regional Operations

Category/Area of Expertise: Distribution
Job Requisition: 424125
Address: USA-ME-South Portland-54 Hemco Road
Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5134134)

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 receives, stores, manages inventory, and ships fresh and non-perishable product throughout the network of local brand stores. ADUSA Distribution facilities handle a mix of product types, including fresh, frozen, grocery and health and beauty care items. 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:

• Guidance and oversight of 3 campuses
  • Service delivery to 200 to 600 retail locations
  • ~$150M in annual spend
  • Oversight of P&L for 3 campuses
• Provide guidance and oversight for multiple Distribution and Transportation locations in multiple states, with complex variations in product mix, regulatory compliance, staffing and associate culture.
• Develop highly productive relationships with brand leaders ensuring achievement of shared goals.
• Negotiate complex operational challenges to ensure financial targets are met in partnership with the brand.
• Responsible for coordinating with VP of Regional Operations in the development of, and subsequent implementation of, a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus throughout the identified region.
• Guide campus leaders in aligning best practices and standards in support of company and brand strategies and goals.
• Support development of strategic vision and direction across the Regional network to achieve financial, productivity, efficiency, safety and service goals.
• Partner to create and execute a robust associate experience strategy, focusing on staffing, associate engagement and associate development.
• Meet or exceed metrics and KPI's established to monitor and measure success and progress of the assigned region in driving the selling organization.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term capital planning in excess of $20M in regional allotment.
• Retail Operations leadership (DO/VP)
• Category management leadership (Director/VP)
• SC Leadership (all functions)
• 3rd party providers (transportation, labor and supplies)
• Exemplify 'leading teams' leadership capabilities (i.e. engage teams, develop teams, co-create shared purpose, evolve how we work, and direct shared results)
• Embody our partnership behaviors (i.e. commit to shared outcomes, partner across boundaries, empower our people and teams, and team seamlessly)
• Service: On-time to retail
• Quality: Accuracy
• Safety: DART Rate
• People: Turnover/AES

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and related work experience. Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in Distribution operations

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