Manager II Continuous Improvement - ADUSA Distribution

ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager of Solutions and Delivery will be responsible for leading the implementation of a multi-year strategy plan for Distribution and Transportation Services strategic projects valuing 20-40 Million annually in value generation.  The primary focus will be fostering a culture conducive to the success of rolling out D&T strategic initiatives that optimize our network, encompassing over 20 regional Distribution Campuses and 2000+ associates. They are responsible to manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, deliver cost savings, enhance operational efficiency, and enable seamless supply chain operation.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute a comprehensive multi-year strategy plan for Distribution and Transportation Services strategic projects, aligning with the organization's overall objectives.
• Support an integrated program of change initiatives across supply chain and functional areas.
• Creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that drive team adoption and minimize resistance.
• Manage project resources from cross-functional teams, interfacing with project leaders, technology specialists, professional staff, vendors and consultants.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals involved in project management, solution design, implementation, and delivery.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that will have a significant impact on the network.
• Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from scoping and planning to execution and post-implementation review.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize supply chain processes, reduce operating expenses, and enhance overall performance.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify innovative solutions and best practices for distribution and transportation services.
• Translate business goals into actionable plans for the team to execute.
• Address gaps and remove roadblocks to ensure the team can successfully deliver on their goals.
• Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries to ensure alignment and synergies with key stakeholders to facilitate decision making.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing timely updates and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and accountability within the Solutions and Delivery team.

Knowledge

• Extensive detailed knowledge of end to end grocery suply chain
• Advanced project management experience
• Advanced finacial and KPI experience

Skills

• High proficieny in financial and budget planning
• Strong understanding of volume and capacity planning
• Expert in project management with a focus on Lean/six sigma and formal PM strategies
• Strong comunication and negotiation experience

Abilities

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale strategic projects within the supply chain domain.
• Strong knowledge of distribution and transportation operations, industry trends, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience

Experience

• Bachelor degree: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on distribution and transportation services.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply 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.

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, including applicants. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please email recruiting@adusasc.com.