Manager DC Operations & Analytics

Category/Area of Expertise: Data-Science & Analytics

Job Requisition: 498131

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road

Store Code: ADUSA Distribution Services (2761476)

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.

Why This Role Matters

As Manager, DC Operations & Analytics, you'll play a critical role at the intersection of finance, analytics, and distribution center operations. Your work will directly influence how labor is planned, tracked, and optimized across a multi-DC network-helping leaders make smarter decisions, control costs, and improve productivity without sacrificing service.

This is a highly visible role for a strategic leader who enjoys turning data into insight, building scalable processes, all while partnering closely with operational leaders.

What You'll Do

You'll lead the function that ensures labor plans are accurate, actionable, and aligned with network goals-today and into the future.

Leadership & Team Development

• Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.
  
  

Labor Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own and continuously improve the variable labor budgeting and forecasting process across the DC network.
• Partner closely with Operations Finance to evaluate labor plans and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in labor tracking practices across sites.
  
  

Analytics, Reporting & Insights

• Translate complex labor and financial data into actionable insights for DC leadership.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Workforce Planning to seamlessly integrate forecasts into labor planning cycles.
• Partner with Operations Excellence and DC leaders to support benchmarking standards for indirect and support labor.
• Provide guidance on labor tracking for specialized work such as projects, training, meetings, and other defined activities.
  
  

Process Ownership & Improvement

• Maintain structured governance for job code setup, usage, and retirement.
• Identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, and forecasting accuracy while working within established frameworks.
• Balance recurring reporting responsibilities with longer-term process improvements.
  
  

What You Bring

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 years of experience in financial planning, workforce planning, supply chain operations, or analytics.
• 5 years leading analysts and supporting cross-functional initiatives (preferred).
  
  

Functional Expertise

• Strong understanding of labor budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within supply chain or DC environments.
• Advanced knowledge of workforce planning principles and labor tracking methodologies.
• Solid understanding of DC operations, including indirect and support labor functions.
• High proficiency in Power BI and data visualization, with the ability to turn data into clear operational insights.
  
  

Skills That Set You Apart

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence both direct reports and operational partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with a talent for identifying trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Clear communicator who can partner effectively with finance, operations, and senior leaders.
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines, recurring cycles, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Disciplined process thinker with the confidence to recommend improvements and drive consistency.
  
  

Why You'll Love This Role

• High impact: Your insights directly shape labor strategy and operational performance across the network.
• Visibility: Regular partnership with finance, workforce planning, and DC leadership.
• People leadership: Lead and grow a talented analytics team.
• Strategic hands-on: A balanced role that combines execution, analysis, and long-term improvement.
  
  

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