About the company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.
Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.
Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.
What you will be doing
The Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team has an opening for a Business Analyst – Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation.
The Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing large scale business strategies across a multi-year transformation roadmap. We work with partners across the organization and benchmark best-in-class leaders to continue to drive game-changing opportunities across Albertsons supply chain. Self-starters, proactive and energetic candidates who are looking to contribute with ideas, innovative thinking, and tireless actions should apply. We offer a great work-life balance, yet intense, challenging, and fast-paced working environment that ultimately celebrates results and demands absolute professionalism at every step. We welcome and value diversity, unique experiences, and wide skills sets.
Who you are: The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing large sets of data, identifying trends, and providing insights to improve supply chain performance. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to provide data-driven recommendations that can lead to operational efficiencies and cost savings. You are a problem solver with an entrepreneurial mindset who is persistently looking for places to improve, is curious, and excited by the work in the field of Supply Chain. You are a true team player looking to learn, share, and grow with the team. You are comfortable with ambiguity and understand that collaboration is a key for top results.
We are looking for: A contributor who is passionate about data analytics and is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the supply chain industry.
The position will be based in Pleasanton, California, Boise, Idaho, or one of our main regional offices.
Main responsibilities
- Analyze data from various sources and extract insights to support supply chain decision-making processes.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and other analytical tools to monitor supply chain performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including purchasing, logistics, and operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support business cases, such as identifying cost savings opportunities, inventory optimization, and transportation network design.
- Provide analytical support for key supply chain initiatives, including product launches, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing.
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of supply chain processes and systems and use this knowledge to drive data-based improvements.
- Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders across the organization in a clear and concise manner.
- Identify data quality issues and work with relevant teams to address them.
The salary range is $80,100 to $104,160.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked). PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). [if applicable] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus.
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
What we are searching for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in data analytics, with a focus on supply chain management
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one data visualization tool such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience working with large and complex data sets.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and patterns in data.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex data insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What it is like at Albertsons?
Albertsons Culture Principles
Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect
Team: We always support and recognize each other
Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective
Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others
Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer
Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success