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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:

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. 

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 

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

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  

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly 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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