Analyst IV Network Optimization

Category/Area of Expertise: Data-Science & Analytics
Job Requisition: 489177
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: ADUSA Dist L&D-Executive (5169046)

A great career opportunity

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Manager Capacity Planning & Network Optimization as an individual contributor to drive enterprise-wide capacity strategies across stores, and distribution networks at Ahold Delhaize USA D&T.

This role integrates capacity planning, network design, and advanced analytics to inform both operational and long-term strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep analytical and data science capabilities and can clearly tie insights to financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capacity Planning & Forecasting

• Lead end-to-end capacity planning across distribution centers, fulfillment nodes, and store operations
• Identify and proactively mitigate capacity constraints across labor, storage, and transportation
• Develop and enhance forecasting models incorporating seasonality, promotions, and demand variability
• Drive short-term and long-range planning cycles, including peak season readiness

2. Advanced Analytics & Data Science

• Leverage large datasets to build scalable analytical models for capacity and network optimization
• Apply time series forecasting, classification techniques, and clustering approaches to improve planning accuracy
• Demonstrate understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning methodologies
• Work with concepts such as training vs. testing data, model validation, ROC curves, false positives/negatives, and model performance evaluation
• Develop dashboards and tools using SQL, visualization platforms, and scripting languages (Python/R preferred)

3. Network Design & Optimization

• Design and optimize the end-to-end supply chain network (DCs, fulfillment centers, store flows)
• Build scenario models to evaluate network changes such as new nodes, automation, and eCommerce growth
• Analyze trade-offs between service levels, cost-to-serve, and capacity utilization
• Support strategic initiatives including network expansion, micro-fulfillment, and last-mile optimization

4. Financial Impact & Strategic Insights

• Translate complex analyses into clear financial implications (cost savings, ROI, revenue impact)
• Support capital investment decisions through data-driven recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and cost-to-serve
• Ensure all analysis is aligned with broader business and financial objectives

5. Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across supply chain, , finance, and operations
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise manner
• Influence decision-making through data storytelling and structured problem solving
• Act as a thought partner on strategic initiatives and long-term planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Data Science, Engineering, or related field (master's preferred)
• 5 years of experience in capacity planning, network optimization, or supply chain analytics
• Advanced proficiency in SQL (required) and Excel; experience with Python/R strongly preferred
• Strong foundation in data analytics, statistics, and machine learning concepts
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and building analytical models
• Strong understanding of supply chain network design principles

Core Competencies

• Big-picture thinking with the ability to connect detailed analysis to enterprise strategy
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to translate analytics into business and financial impact
• Structured problem-solving and critical thinking
• High ownership and ability to operate in ambiguity

Preferred Experience

• Experience in grocery, perishable, CPG, or omnichannel retail environments
• Familiarity with network optimization tools (e.g., Llamasoft, Coupa, Gurobi)
• Exposure to automation, micro-fulfillment, or last-mile delivery
• Experience supporting capital planning and long-term strategy

What Success Looks Like

• Data-driven network and capacity strategies that improve service while reducing cost
• Clear linkage between analytics and measurable financial outcomes
• Scalable, forward-looking planning frameworks
• Strong alignment across cross-functional stakeholders
• Tangible impact on network efficiency and customer experience

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Our employees and prospective employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity. We provide an equal opportunity workplace committed to hiring, training, compensating, and promoting persons based on their talents and abilities and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.