Merchandising Optimization Analyst

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Hyattsville, MD

Ahold Delhaize USA

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Full Time

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Overview: Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.<br /><br /><strong>Primary Purpose</strong><br /><br />The Merchandising Optimization Analyst at Ahold Delhaize USA is responsible for analysis , testing and implementation of innovative merchandising approaches that enhance customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across our digital platforms (website, applications, etc.) , including our Great Local Brand storefronts (Digital and In Store) and 3rd Party Marketplace Platforms (example: Instacart, DoorDash) .<br /><br />This role focuses on both the digital merchandising analytics tactics and the day-to-day insights into optimization initiatives, ensuring that our digital storefront continuously evolves to meet and exceed customer expectation.<br /><br />The Merchandising Optimization Analyst will partner in the execution of our optimization roadmap and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including CPG Partners, Product, Analytics, and Fulfillment. <br /><br /><strong>Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC , Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, and Hyattsville, MD.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</strong>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Analyzes and provides insights to testing, piloting, and implementation of new merchandising strategies and tactics that drive customer engagement, commercial performance, and operational efficiency.</li> <li>Analyzes the A/B testing roadmap for merchandising initiatives and CPG innovation, ensuring that all tests are rigorously designed, executed, and analyzed for actionable insights.</li> <li>Partners with teams to share insights and best practices</li> <li>Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Digital Campaigns, Category Site Merchandising, AD Retail Media, Product, Web Analytics, Merchandising Intelligence, and Category Management, to pilot and roll out new merchandising initiatives.</li> <li>Monitors and analyzes site performance, onsite availability, and fill rate metrics, using data-driven insights to make strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.</li> <li>Partners with site merchandising team and AD Retail Media to analyze, execute, and support top CPG partners across digital platforms.</li> <li>Plans and analyzes the merchandising activities on third party marketplace platforms, such as Instacart, working to grow our market share on the platforms.</li> <li>Supports continuous improvement by providing insights and recommendations</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field and/or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Strong technical and analytical skills</li> <li>5+ years of experience in site merchandising, e-commerce, category management, or digital marketing.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and problem solving with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</li> <li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working and influencing cross-functional partners.</li> <li>Proven experience in Microsoft Tools (PowerBI, PowerPoint, Excel)</li> <li>Ability to clearly communicate data analysis findings to various levels within Digital Merchandising</li> </ul> <strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.</li> <li>Experience with digital merchandising tools and platforms, such as Bloomreach or Sitecore.</li> <li>Knowledge of SEO, personalization strategies, and advanced analytics.</li> </ul> <br /><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range:</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> $75,040 - $112,560</span><br /><br /><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range:</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> $86,320 - $129,480</span>