Category/Area of Expertise: Strategy
Job Requisition: 550349
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: ADUSA Transportation (5168501)
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 Are you passionate about shaping the future of supply chain operations? As a
Manager I, Supply Chain Transformation, you'll play an important role in helping drive strategic transformation initiatives that support the long-term network strategy of ADUSA Distribution & Transportation. You'll work alongside leaders and cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and implement initiatives focused on network optimization, facility transformation, transportation improvements, and process modernization.
In this role, you'll leverage data, operational expertise, and project management disciplines to turn growth strategies and volume forecasts into executable plans that improve service, capacity, and cost performance. You'll take ownership of assigned transformation projects from initiation and business case development through planning, execution, implementation, and benefits realization. You'll help guide business case development, operational readiness, governance activities, and implementation planning while gaining broad exposure across operations, engineering, finance, technology, and transportation functions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, independently driving project outcomes and helping transform how supply chain operations deliver value.
What You'll Do Drive Strategic Network Design & Analysis - Support the evaluation and design of supply chain network strategies, including flow-path optimization, facility layout concepts, and operational process improvements.
- Conduct data analysis, scenario modeling, and forecasting to develop strategic recommendations.
- Translate enterprise growth plans and volume projections into actionable operational solutions.
- Develop and validate business cases, cost-benefit analyses, investment recommendations, and measurable success criteria to support transformation initiatives.
Lead Program & Project Execution - Lead the planning and execution of assigned transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, establishing clear scope, deliverables, timelines, and accountability.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, track milestones, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and provide clear, actionable project status reporting to stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure operational readiness and successful implementation sequencing.
- Own project scope, dependencies, timelines, resource coordination, and issue resolution within assigned initiatives, proactively driving decisions and removing barriers to delivery.
- Establish and consistently apply project governance standards, methodologies, and documentation practices, including appropriate project charters, risk and issue logs, decision records, and change controls.
Partner Across the Organization - Collaborate with operations, engineering, IT, finance, transportation teams, and external partners to align initiatives with business objectives.
- Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and design reviews that drive alignment and execution.
- Communicate project progress, risks, recommendations, trade-offs, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership teams, influencing outcomes without direct authority.
- Support relationships with vendors, consultants, and other external partners as needed.
Advance Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the evaluation and implementation of operational, process, and technology enhancements.
- Contribute to standardization efforts, best practices, lessons learned, and measurable benefits realization that strengthen transformation capabilities across the organization.
Support Talent Development & Organizational Excellence - Partner with senior leaders to develop transformation, leadership, and project management capabilities.
- Mentor analysts and project contributors on assigned initiatives.
- Help create tools, templates, and documentation that improve execution consistency and organizational effectiveness.
Deliver Executive-Level Insights - Contribute to standardization efforts, best practices, lessons learned, and measurable benefits realization that strengthen transformation capabilities across the organization.
- Develop clear, concise presentations that translate complex data into actionable business recommendations for leadership teams.
What You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 4-7 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, analytics, project management, or related functions including demonstrated responsibility for managing cross-functional projects through multiple phases of the project lifecycle.
- Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives, large-scale projects, or transformation-focused workstreams.
- Working knowledge of distribution center operations and transportation networks.
- Familiarity with WMS, TMS, ERP platforms, and analytical tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization solutions.
- Understanding of project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies, including project planning, scope management, risk and issue management, governance, and continuous improvement practices.
- Knowledge of financial analysis and business case development for operational initiatives.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels.
- Proven ability to build relationships, drive alignment, and lead through influence in a matrixed environment.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project coordination skills , and accountability skills, with the ability to independently drive assigned initiatives toward measurable results.
What Makes You Stand Out - Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting supply chain transformation, network optimization, facility redesign, or transportation improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain strategy, distribution operations, transportation networks, and long-range planning.
- Experience independently managing complex, multi-phase projects from initiation through implementation and transition to operations, using a disciplined governance approach.
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, demonstrating foundational or advanced knowledge of formal project management methodologies and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive successful organizational change.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence experience.
- Ability to translate strategic goals into executable roadmaps and measurable results.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex analyses and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and building scalable solutions that drive business performance.
Why This Role is Important This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of our supply chain while partnering with talented teams across the organization to deliver innovative solutions that improve how we serve our customers and communities.
Salary - $92,640-138,960, depending on experience.
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
