About the company  

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. 

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. 

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What you will be doing 

The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager is a regional, strategic role responsible for supporting local Merchandising (i.e., Assistant Sales Managers) on local merchandising planning (e.g., ad, promo) and inventory issue resolution. This individual is a key liaison to both local Replenishment Operations teams and local Merchandising. 

The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager participates in regular collaborative sessions with local Merchandising to proactively conduct ad/promo planning, big event coordination/holiday planning, and supports local Merchandising in supplier meetings. 

With an interface with both local Merchandising and the Replenishment Category Lead Team (i.e., Replenishment Category Directors and Replenishment Category Managers), The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager will be the connection between them to share and form a feedback loop on category planning and inventory allocation. This role also serves as the ultimate point of contact for all issue resolution and problem solving within the region, given the contact with local Merchandising, Divisional Operations teams, Distribution center ops, and suppliers. 

The Division Replenishment Strategy team works with key stakeholders from Merchandising (e.g., ASMs), Replenishment (Replenishment Category Directors, Replenishment Category Managers, Replenishment Operations teams), Distribution center ops, and suppliers. As a key member of the national replenishment team, the Division Replenishment Strategy Manager commits to delivering a high standard of professional integrity. 

The position will be based in Seattle, WA. 

Main responsibilities 

Include, but are not limited to:  

Strategic support for local Merchandising (i.e., ASMs)  Proactive ad/promo planning with ASMs  Advise on impact of ad/promo planning strategy to division operations teams and category planning effort  Communicate any divisional priorities / constraints  Communicate inventory allocation decisions to ASMs and key reports (e.g., product loss), help adjust ad/promo plans  Support event coordination and holiday planning and identify opportunities for reducing cost where possible  Support ASMs in supplier meetings  Advanced fast buy in if supply constrained  Issue resolution  Address issues with ASMs internally  Address supplier issues raised by ASMs  Interface with Replenishment Category Lead  Involve ASMs to give input to category planning activities  Escalate supplier performance issues (raised by operations team and/or ASMs) to Replenishment Category Directors own the point of contact with suppliers  Provide feedback on category planning activities and accuracy  Interface with Divisional Operations team  Understand inventory flow and status in order to support ASMs  Resolve escalated issues raised by operations team with suppliers  Interface with Distribution center ops  Serve as a key point of contact for Distribution center ops and transportation teams  Address issues and questions raised by Distribution center ops teams  Provide relevant feedback to divisional operations teams and suppliers based on communication with Distribution centers 

The salary range is $102,700 to $159,700 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. 

What we are searching for  

Education Level: 

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent replenishment and planning, and/or Supply Chain experience. 

Experience Level: 

3+ years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing. 

Skills and Experiences:  

Deep Albertsons division experience  Deep knowledge of inventory management and order management  Demonstrated track record of supplier interface and management, including experience with supplier buying, issue resolution  Ability to think strategically  Effective planning and ability to think in a forward-looking way  Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems  Albertsons Distribution center ops experience preferred  Comprehensive understanding of grocery retail industry preferred  Merchandising expertise is a bonus but not required 

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%.   

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:  

Work may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment   Must sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time   May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal   Will use keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during the course of normal workday   Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties   Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required  

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.    

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