Specialist I Private Brand Business Support

Category/Area of Expertise: Private Brands
Job Requisition: 414875
Address: USA-ME-Portland-295 Forest Ave
Store Code: Supplier Support (5140048)

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 and E-commerce, Technology and more.

The Private Brand Business Support Specialist will manage their own workload while executing all functions within their area of expertise. They will also support projects and assist in the development of processes, SPTAs, training, and other necessary tasks. Key responsibilities include ensuring that all service level agreements (SLAs) are met and collaborating with internal and external business partners as needed to achieve these goals.

***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME,

Essential Job Functions:

Vendor & Item Setup/Maintenance:

• Validate and input data for vendor and item setup and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with existing service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct outreach to vendors and business partners as necessary.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in Private Brands within the VMDM platform.
• Maintain a detail-oriented approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Embrace and tackle unfamiliar tasks with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrate quick learning when presented with new situations.
• Remain persistent in achieving objectives despite challenges and setbacks.
• Motivate self and support others to achieve results.

Cost & Deals Entry/Transition Management:

• Validate and input data for vendor cost changes.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain reporting on days of supply to align with targets.
• Ensure compliance with existing service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct outreach to vendors and business partners as necessary.
• Identify potential risks and communicate proactively with key stakeholders.
• Maintain a detail-oriented approach with a steadfast focus on accuracy.
• Embrace and tackle unfamiliar tasks with a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrate quick learning when faced with new situations.
• Remain persistent in achieving objectives despite challenges and setbacks.
• Motivate self and support others to achieve results.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to address business requirements and uphold our core values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  
• Prior experience in financial and/or project management is preferred.
  
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others.
  
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; strong attention to detail is essential.
  
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while effectively organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple tasks with strong follow-through.
  
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

Preferred:

• Proficient in effectively communicating and presenting ideas.
  
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
• Capable of independently identifying problems and escalating issues for resolution.
  
• Self-motivated and able to perform well under pressure.

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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.

We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.