Fulfillment Strategy Implementation Manager
Description
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Peapod Digital Labs and the Omnichannel Deployment Team are driven by putting the customer at the center of all they do and are constantly looking for ways to evolve the customer experience through the development and execution of new projects and initiatives across our six brands and two service centers. We are seeking positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated people who want to work in an entrepreneurial environment that drives new initiatives and strategic partnerships forward.
The Strategy Implementation Manager oversees the implementation of ADUSA's most-impactful strategic projects/initiatives. Projects/initiatives may be executed across any or all of the six brands in support of delivering an omnichannel experience.
Although these projects/initiatives will generally be multi-year and transformational in nature, the person in this role will work in a fast-paced team environment that provides a variety of assignments from week to week
Strategy Implementation Managers will take strategies and work cross-functionally with different departments and brands to implement the new concept. This includes overseeing the initiative, adjusting as needed, and working to create cross-functional alignment to help ensure successful execution. The Strategy Implementation Manager will also work closely with the Omnichannel Deployment Lead to ensure analytics and presentations are assembled in the most impactful way.
People who will do well in this role often have some of the following traits: analytical, creative, objective, collaborative, dynamic, and able to lead and work well with all levels of the organization. They also like to work hard in a fun environment to drive tangible change.
What’s our Dish - About Us
Announced in May 2018, Peapod Digital Labs is an Ahold Delhaize USA company that will serve as the engine that powers U.S. eCommerce and digital strategies. Peapod Digital Labs will accelerate growth in digital and personalization capabilities for the great local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA and will serve as the innovation lab for the U.S. portfolio of companies, driving digital and eCommerce innovation, technology and experience to meet the changing needs of customers of Ahold Delhaize USA’s local brands, regardless of when, where and how consumers choose to shop. Peapod continues to be a consumer-facing eCommerce brand and is part of Peapod Digital Labs, focused on growing Peapod sales to consumers.
Recipe for Success - What's “in store” for the role
- Provides direction and operational focus to all functional areas of the brands on getting strategic fulfillment initiatives completed to support company sales goals in a profitable manner consistent with our desired growth objectives.
- Partners with Strategic Implementation Lead and cross-functional teams to plan, launch and execute high-impact strategic projects that support ADUSA's strategic fulfillment initiatives and omnichannel goals
- Work closely with the ADUSA brands and shared service functions to take concepts and strategies through to execution.
- Organize installations and execution of tasks to deliver initiatives on time and on budget
- Communicates, coordinates, and provides structure to brands on resources needed to deliver fulfillment initiatives and provides guidance and support as needed to stay on task.
- Manage budgetary spending and scheduling to ensure targets are achieved.
- Structure and drive execution of key strategic initiatives by developing processes, work plans, gathering and analyzing relevant data, measuring results, and developing recommendations
The Essentials In Your Cart - The required ingredients
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- 5-8 years of strategy development, process execution and/or big 3 consultant experience
- Existing eCommerce experience is a plus.
- Domestic travel required with minimal notice required up to 70% per year
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, executives and third parties
Extra Spices - What you should bring to the table
- Create presentations to help drive work forward and gain alignment on critical
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and status to Strategic Implementation Lead and to the broader organization throughout the duration of the project implementation
Join Us at Our Table - PDL Life
Peapod Digital Labs is a forward-thinking company with a strong heritage and recognizes who powers our progress – our people! We offer a great variety of benefits and perks to our employees that includes great choice of health care options, including PPO and HSA plans (with company contributions), dental, vision flexible spending accounts, a 401k with strong company match and immediate vesting, generous and flexible paid time off, and great employee discount on your groceries. Oh yeah, and snacks & drinks of course!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.