Category Development Specialist

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Salisbury, NC
In-Office
63K-109K Annually
AdTech • eCommerce • Food • Marketing Tech • Retail
We provide cutting-edge, seamless omnichannel experiences for customers—no matter when, where or how they choose to shop
The Role
Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Marketing Support
Job Requisition: 474218
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: Center Store Non -Edible Dsd (5139194)
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 support specialist is responsible for managing their own workload and executing all functions in their defined area of expertise. Additionally, they will assist with projects or development of processes, SPTAs,training, or other tasks as needed. They will be responsible for ensuring all SLAs are met and engaging with internal/external business partners as needed to meet them.
***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, Hyattsville, MD.
Essentail job functions:
Vendor & Item Set Up/Maintenance -
  • • Responsible for validating and keying data for Vendor and Item set up/maintenance activities.
  • • Ensures existing SLA's are met.
  • • Responsible for vendor and business partner outreach as needed.
  • • Subject matter expert in Private Brands for the VMDM platform.
  • • Is detail oriented in work and steadfast in accuracy.
  • • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • • Learns quickly when facing new situations.
  • • Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
  • • Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Cost & Deals Entry/Transition Management:
  • • Responsible for validating and keying data for vendor cost changes.
  • • Monitors incumbent inventory levels and maintains reporting on days of supply to target.
  • • Ensures existing SLA's are met.
  • • Responsible for vendor and business partner outreach as needed.
  • • Recognizes potential risks and communicates as needed with key stakeholders.
  • • Is detail oriented in work and steadfast in accuracy.
  • • Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
  • • Learns quickly when facing new situations.
  • • Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
  • • Pushes self and helps others achieve results.

Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.
Qualifications:
  • 4 year degree or related experience equivalent
  • Previous financial and/or project management experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate
  • Strong analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail required.
  • Able to work under strict deadlines, organize, set and balance priorities, with strong follow-through skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • • Ability to work, communicate and present effectively
  • • Basic knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
  • • Able to independently identify problems and escalate for resolution.
  • • Self-motivated and works well under pressure.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160
IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $72,880 - $109,320
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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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.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. 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 even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
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.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

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. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage, care, integrity, teamwork and humor, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast, we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system, nourishes local communities, and creates a better world.

Why Work With Us

We love fresh perspectives, not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA, you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed, and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.

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