Ahold Delhaize USA · 3 days ago
Specialist I Product Taxonomy
Quincy, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expAhold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is seeking a Specialist I Product Taxonomy to define and maintain the common product hierarchy for their Great Local Brands. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product categorizations and ensure alignment with industry standards while monitoring market trends and consumer insights.
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Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains documentation and guidelines for any common product hierarchy modifications within assigned portfolio, ensuring teams are adhering to best practices
Facilitates a forum to manage and address escalations related to product categorization discrepancies and works toward rapid resolution for assigned portfolio of categories
Facilitates the execution, retention, and continued evolution of Category Roles across assigned portfolio - and drives established cadence for bi-annual review of roles to ensure we remain current
Refines ways of working (WOW) to optimize category roles end-state (partnering with Pricing Support and Merchandising Teams) to ensure cohesion to the 4 P's we are executing
Monitor market trends, consumer insights and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for hierarchy adjustments and updates; and collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders (e.g., our data and insights teams) to continue refining this work
Detail oriented and results driven with a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes
Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
Associates in business, logistics, related field and/or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in retail, category management, planning and negotiations experience
Demonstrated history of teamwork, driving results, and pushing to challenging the status quo while nurturing internal relationships
Exceptional oral and written communications skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources and present this to varying levels of the organization
Skilled collaborator with a proven track record of advocacy across departments and levels of the organization - with a focus on change management and conflict resolution
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to understand and leverage syndicated/internal data
Detail oriented and results driven with a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
5+ years in total commercial experience (Sourcing, Category Management, etc.)
Power Bi knowledge
Company
Ahold Delhaize USA
Ahold Delhaize USA provides retail media solutions for brands to advertise to grocery shoppers across ADUSA brands using data-driven tools.
10001+ employees
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