Analyst IV A-Brands Analytics

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, supports five leading U.S. 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 A-Brands Analytics Analyst is accountable to A-Brands Teams for all aspects of data needed for negotiation prep and business reporting. This role focuses on building tools to unlock data and insights that develop strategies and tactics to maximize scale and optimize leverage points with CPGs. The position requires leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally across the organization. The Analyst will own reporting timelines and targets, drive identification of opportunities related to key KPIs (Save For Our Customer, Trade Rates, and Trade Dollars), and support key business initiatives such as cost negotiations, RFPs, and value capture.

The flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of the core office locations (Salisbury, NC; Quincy, MA; Carlisle, PA; Scarborough, ME; Hyattsville, MD) and 2 remote days.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Project Management: Oversee and manage deliverable timelines for key project tools (e.g., data and insights supporting Omni Reviews, Commercial Planning, and Negotiations).
• Strategic Planning: Enable strategic direction by providing reporting tools to drive collaboration across ADUSA and maximize size and scale efforts.
• Performance Excellence: Deliver consistent, high-quality work, driving analytical excellence, subject matter expertise, and problem-solving abilities.
• Trusted Thought Partner: Serve as a peer to A-Brands Sourcing Analysts to develop leverage points and opportunities, with the ability to see across all ADUSA.
• Develop and Deliver Insightful Negotiation Themes: Synthesize data for Fact Packs/Omni Decks to yield insights and advanced analytical support to category teams.
• Sharing Best Practices: Train and upskill/on-board new A-Brands associates, transferring knowledge and expertise to other team members.
• System Expertise: Leverage systems (DSS, PowerBI, Circana, etc.) efficiently to identify opportunities and insights to advance financial results.
• Process Improvement: Refine Ways of Working to enhance efficiency and productivity within the team and broader Sourcing organization.
• Personal Development & Continuous Learning: Maintain an Individual Development Plan and participate in continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 6+ years of combined experience related to data and analytics.
• Mastery of financial components of the business (e.g., P&L and the implications of Sourcing).
• Advanced proficiency in system tools (DSS, PowerBI, Circana, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Project Management and Facilitation skills.
• Change Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of related Project Management, Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, or vendor management experience.
• Strong presentation skills (both developing and delivering).
• Demonstrated facilitation skills across multiple media types (video conferences, Teams, Skype, conference calls, in-person meetings) with groups of varying sizes (typically 5-25).
• Conflict management skills and general knowledge of industry and suppliers.

Pay

• ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $92,640 - $138,960
• IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $106,480 - $159,720

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

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule: 3 in-person days at a core office location and 2 remote days.