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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