Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

　　Store Code: Fresh Events (27192)

　　What's Our Dish

　　Announced in May 2018, Peapod Digital Labs (PDL) is an Ahold Delhaize USA company that powers the eCommerce and digital strategies for the Great Local Brands of Ahold Delhaize USA. Accelerating growth in digital and personalization capabilities, PDL is an innovation lab focused on meeting the changing needs of customers, regardless of when, where, and how consumers choose to shop.

　　Browse The Aisles

　　Owns the Fresh Operations team responsible for partnering with Fresh Sourcing Leadership to drive initiatives and support processes impacting multiple Fresh Departments. This includes (1) crafting & facilitating an organized and collaborative Spot Buy process, (2) driving data-rich discovery efforts, (3) leading functional training preparation and delivery, & (4) drives Fresh assortment and specialized harmonization efforts.

　　Recipe for Success - What's "in store" for the role

　　Manage a team responsible for developing robust ways of working among Fresh Category, Suppliers, and Fresh Sourcing to facilitate joint Spot Buys across all ADUSA brands and leverage size and scale to optimize costs.Direct a team responsible for supporting Fresh assortment and specialized harmonization efforts.Accountable to lead and develop sourcing teams; that build consensus and drives discussions at the brand leadership level and above. Drives initiatives within Sourcing through effective execution of team talents & strategies. Builds a sense of purpose within the team and actively engages in ongoing conversations to connect individual and team purpose across functions. Examples: Hires, trains, & develops Fresh Operations team members.

　　The Essentials In Your Cart - The required ingredients

　　8+ years of related Sourcing, Negotiating, Category, & Vendor Management experience.2+ years demonstrated success leading people/teams.Bachelor's degree or equal combination of education and related work experience; Master's degree preferred.

　　Extra Spices - What you should bring to the table

　　Proficiency with both financial competence (P&L management), & understanding & interpreting commodity markets. Demonstrated success with educating others on these topics.Proven record of influencing others. Drives independent interaction and leadership with senior leadership levels across the organization.Certifications and/or licenses preferred in Sourcing, Negotiation, Project Management/ Facilitation or Organizational Change.Skilled in developing and delivering presentations.Proven facilitation skills over multiple media types (video conferences, TEAMS, Skype, conference calls, in-person meetings, etc.) with varying size groups (typically 5-25)Proficiency in Microsoft suite, strong communication & presentation skills (verbal and written), Ability to interpret and react to syndicated data reports (e.g. IRI, etc.)Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Conflict resolution skills & general knowledge of industry and suppliers.

　　Join Us at Our Table

　　Peapod Digital Labs is a forward-thinking company with a strong legacy of innovation. We recognize who powers our progress - our people! Our vision is to become an organization where humanity is universally embraced; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business; and our PDL employees are representative of the world and the communities that we serve.

　　We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a balance of physical, financial, and emotional wellness. No matter where you are on your personal wellness journey, PDL provides access to a variety of tools and resources to support total wellness. This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with a strong company match, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, generous and flexible paid time off and holiday policy, and an array of voluntary benefits including critical care, pet insurance, and additional life coverage.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered 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.

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. If you require assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at [email protected]

　　Job Requisition: 349460_external_USA-MA-Quincy_11172023