Logistics Manager II

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Procurement (5120606)

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising the Logistics Analyst role(s). Responsible for a Pod(s), which collates to a department or region, which will include 3rd party associates. The Team Leader will be assigned specific ownership for systems, SOP's/processes, accounting tasks, reporting, contract management, or international freight compliance. This position has shared ownership in their Pod(s) for Fleet for hire implementation, vendor allowance negotiations, optimization/overlays, carrier relationships, and implementation support (analytics, new business, and network optimization).

• Manage operational interaction with the brands and support strategic goals

• Supervisory responsibilities for Logistics Analyst and other Pod members

• Implementation/execution of Alternative Product flow and/or projects feeding in from Supply Chain Analytics and Network Optimization

• Optimize inbound freight and overlays creating maximum efficiency

• Responsible for maintaining, tracking and analyzing all inbound shipments

• Responsible for preparing statistical data for contract negotiations and participating in those negotiations

• Evaluate existing capabilities and establish new systems and processes for tracking, measuring, reporting and analysis of all traffic

• Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution

• Manage carrier relationships; new carriers, Alternative Product flow partners, and International 3PL

• Communicate with and monitor service providers such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, owner operators, and trucking companies

• Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing

• Provide ongoing analysis in areas such as transportation costs, procurement, and the distribution delivery process

• Manage, communicate, and resolve operational, process and systems issues to maintain customer satisfaction

• Lead cross functional support teams, project management, and presentations to leadership

• Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, and frequency

• Negotiate allowances/rates with Suppliers and carriers to improve supply chain efficiency

• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business owners, systems, or process enabling DA to create efficiencies and reduce costs

• Assist in the hiring of new associates, vendors, and Logistics Solutions Providers

• Assist in on boarding and training of new associates, vendors, and Logistics Solutions Providers

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• 5 - 8 years combined experience in in Supply Chain, Procurement/Merchandising, and/or Distribution/Manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in MS Office with strong focus In Excel, Access, and PowerPoint or related software
• Cross-functional leadership experience
• Collaboration experience with vendors, transportation providers, & third party consultants
• Seasoned level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices
• Seasoned knowledge of supply chain systems, warehouse management systems, replenishment methodology, and industrial engineering methods/techniques.
• Seasoned knowledge of the trucking industry, distribution, replenishment, category management functions
• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
• Demonstrated ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization
• High degree of credibility and the ability to work with and through all levels of management
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Ability to manage day to day activity in support of identified business area and functional area strategies
• Ability to influence organizational alignment across multiple business areas
• Ability to take an educated risk with implementing programs that support consumer demands.
• Ability to think innovatively
• Requires travel - typically 10%

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics or business related field

• Supervisory experience