Strategy Analyst

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Strategy - Office of CEO (5144171)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose
The Strategy Team are driven by putting the customer at the center of all they do, and are constantly looking for ways to evolve the omnichannel grocery experience. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic, team orientated individual who is eager to work in an entrepreneurial environment to develop and execute ADUSA's critical strategic initiatives.
The Strategy Analyst will work with the Strategy Managers and Leads to:

• Cross-functionally help shape successful business plans and strategic decisions through the assessment of the current environment and marketplace
• Develop strategic recommendations for the organization, often developing supporting analytics and presentations
• Participate in key team discussions and share analysis, viewpoints and rationales

Assist with various ad-hoc analysis, reporting and presentation development, often in partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders

• The person who will do well in this role should have the following traits:
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and project-based work, able to bring focus and structure to drive initiatives forward
• Is creative, structured, and objective problem solver, both conceptually and analytically
• Is creative and enjoys creating visually compelling presentations and storylines
• Is collaborative, enjoys teamwork, and is comfortable leading without authority
• Is a dynamic thinker and presenter who can work well with all levels of the organization
• Is ready to work hard in a fun and fast-paced environment to create tangible change

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, and Scarborough, ME.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with key stakeholders and cross-functional departments on large initiatives and strategies, creating business cases, financial models, and key analytics in support of critical work (e.g., market scans, internal performance analyses, project plans)
• Create presentations to help drive work forward and gain alignment on critical issues which will often require the art of storytelling within presentations
• Help drive annual strategic planning and integrated business planning process through analysis and research
• Conduct and/or maintain performance scorecards on key strategic initiatives across the organization as well as strategic competitive analysis and trends reporting, sharing insights to Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Master's in Business Administration a plus)
• 3+ years of strategy, process execution in grocery retail industry, and/or consulting industry preferred
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Understanding of corporate strategy principles and business operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Domestic travel required with minimal notice required up to 20% per year

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with ambiguity and project-based work
• Ability to bring focus and structure to drive initiatives forward
• Creative, structured, and objective problem solver
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Experience translating data-driven findings into strategic recommendations
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and work in a fast paced dynamic work environment
• Proven ability to drive organization change based on analysis and recommendations, possessing the ability to quickly analyze data, draw and present conclusions with actionable steps and measure final outcome
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with cross-functional teams, executives and third parties
• Ability to work within tight timelines, deadlines and on multiple projects
• Works well independently in ambiguous situations and with minimal supervision when required

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $72,880 - $112,560
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $83,840 - $129,480
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 417841_external_USA-MA-Quincy