Director, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation

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Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead critical initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional leaders across the company on key strategy topics – to include project planning, execution of structured problem solving and analytics, business case development, cost benefit evaluation, evaluation of financial return and implementation planning
• Provide strategic thought partnership to Leadership / business partners, and work on and / or lead multiple engagements that identify and harness growth / cost opportunities
• Monitor and analyze internal / external landscape, including customer, market, vendor, category and financial data, to build strategies and recommend appropriate action
• Synthesize findings, and develop storyline / material to communicate recommendations to senior management and leadership team
• Ensure the team is developing the appropriate strategy toolkit (e.g., framing, project mgmt., analytics, written and verbal communication) and soft skills (e.g., influencing) required  
• Cultivate and lead a strong and positive team culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts
• Manage and mentor junior team members to support work planning, hypotheses generation, issue identification, and analytical framework development 
   

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred
• 8 plus years of total work experience, 4+ years post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles … Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred
• Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and communication skills that can educate / influence across the organization
• Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing people  
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace
• Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail 
   

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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