ADUSA Distribution · 8 hours ago
Director Transformation
Salisbury, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expADUSA Distribution is a transportation company providing services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. The Director of Supply Chain Transformation will lead the enterprise-wide strategy for supply chain transformation, overseeing significant initiatives that impact capacity, cost, and service performance.
Retail
Responsibilities
Develop and continuously refine ADUSA's 5-10-year supply chain network strategy, including distribution center footprint, automation roadmap, transportation network evolution, and flow-path optimization
Evaluate macro trends (labor markets, automation, sustainability, regulatory changes, transportation capacity, real estate dynamics) and advise executives on strategic implications and required network shifts
Lead scenario modeling and long-range planning to inform strategic decisions that impact service delivery, capital investments, cost structure, and brand growth
Direct multi-year capital programs such as greenfield/brownfield distribution centers, major facility expansions, automation deployment, system migrations, and network reconfigurations
Oversee program governance, including scope management, stage-gate reviews, executive steering committee alignment, risk mitigation, financial oversight, and overall program delivery accountability
Serve as the senior leader responsible for integration across Operations, Engineering, Transportation, IT, Real Estate, Construction, Finance, HR, Labor Relations, and external vendors
Provide strategic recommendations and decision frameworks to senior leadership for capital approval, resource allocation, technology selection, and network design decisions
Represent supply chain transformation in enterprise governance bodies; drive alignment across brands and functional leaders on strategic priorities and implementation pathways
Ensure rigorous compliance with financial, safety, engineering, and project management standards across all initiatives
Champion the evaluation and deployment of innovative technologies (warehouse automation, robotics, machine learning for forecasting/optimization, digital execution tools)
Oversee technology pilots, capability assessments, and scaling plans to ensure solutions deliver enterprise value and operational feasibility
Partner with IT and Engineering to shape the future-state technical architecture supporting ADUSA's distribution and transportation networks
Build strong relationships with Brand Presidents, Supply Chain Operations leaders, Real Estate, Finance, and IT executives to ensure holistic alignment and adoption of transformation strategies
Provide the highest level of cross-functional leadership, breaking down silos and ensuring clear decision rights, transparent communication, and unified execution
Oversee multi-million-dollar capital and operating budgets for supply chain transformation programs
Ensure strategic initiatives meet or exceed financial, service, and operational performance targets
Drive cost-benefit analyses, NPV modeling, scenario planning, and financial risk assessments for major investments
Lead a team of managers, project leaders, analysts, and external partners, providing coaching, performance feedback, resource planning, and professional development
Build organizational capability in supply chain analytics, program management, engineering, and innovation across the transformation team
Establish best practices, templates, and standardized processes for enterprise-wide transformation efforts
Prepare and deliver compelling executive presentations, including strategy updates, risk reviews, capital proposals, and transformation dashboards
Lead organizational change management for major structural transitions, ensuring readiness, adoption, and sustained value realization across distribution centers and partner teams
Translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear, actionable communication for diverse stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required
10-15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, network strategy, or large-scale transformation roles
Minimum of 5+ years leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-value programs (>$50M)
Track record of delivering multi-site or multi-brand distribution and transportation transformation initiatives
Experience influencing senior executives and shaping enterprise-level strategic decisions
Preferred
Master's degree preferred (MBA, MS in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations Research)
Company
ADUSA Distribution
ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation.
10001+ employees
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