Analyst II Master Data Management

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, supports five leading omnichannel grocery brands—Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop—with services including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, and Technology.

About the role

The Master Data Management Support Analyst II plays a critical role in vendor and item set-up and maintenance activities across Ahold Delhaize USA. This position involves collaborating with various departments, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective vendor and item set-up management and controls. Responsibilities include supporting vendor relationships, resolving vendor issues, conducting root cause analysis, and adhering to master data management strategies.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 in-person days at one of our core office locations (Salisbury, NC; Quincy, MA; Carlisle, PA; Scarborough, ME; Hyattsville, MD) and 2 remote days.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for vendors and internal ADUSA business teams, providing support and guidance during vendor and item set-up and maintenance.
• Facilitate communication and training between internal teams and vendors to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Support ADUSA functional business areas and vendors on effective vendor and item set-up and maintenance, providing ongoing performance feedback to stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor and internal stakeholder compliance with established vendor and item set-up policies.
• Assist in conducting vendor audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyze vendor master data, preparing reports for management and relevant teams.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of vendor and item set-up, maintenance, and master data support initiatives.
• Support the analysis of data insights to identify areas of improvement and recommend action plans to senior analysts and leadership.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor and item set-up and maintenance processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance of vendor and item set-up and maintenance.
• Participate in vendor-related meetings, providing valuable insights and updates.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned to meet business needs and support company values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field and/or equivalent professional work experience.
• 1–2 years of previous experience in vendor management, internal controls, or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Complete understanding and ability to apply principles and standards, with knowledge of industry practices.
• Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and aggressive deadlines.
• Travel requirement: typically 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge (Accounts Payable/Receivable, etc.).
• Background in internal controls or process improvement.
• Experience in grocery retail or category management.
• Familiarity with Ahold Delhaize USA systems and processes.

Pay

Salary ranges vary by location:

• ME/NC/PA/SC: $63,440–$95,160
• IL/MA/MD/NY: $72,880–$109,320

Actual compensation offered may vary based on qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will align with company policies and applicable laws.

Benefits

Ahold Delhaize USA is committed to offering a welcoming work environment where associates can succeed and thrive. Benefits include:

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Investment in employee development, empowering associates to learn, grow, and deliver at all levels.
• A culture guided by values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity, and humor.