Space Planning Analytics Co-op

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.

Salisbury, NC

Ahold Delhaize USA

<p class="p1"><strong><br />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 &ndash; Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop &amp; 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.<br /><br /></strong>Join our Talent Community to stay updated on opportunities with Ahold Delhaize USA. You&rsquo;ll be the first to know about new positions that match your career aspirations. To join, click here: <strong><a href="https://aholddelhaizeusa.careerswithus.com/join-our-talent-community" target="_blank" title="Talent Community - Ahold Delhaize USA (careerswithus.com)" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talent Community - Ahold Delhaize USA (careerswithus.com)</a></strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p class="p2">&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><strong><a href="https://aholddelhaizeusacareers.appvault.com/create" target="_blank" title="Talent Community " rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br /></strong></p> https://www.adusa.com/

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Full Time

550217

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 /><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Co-op</span> </strong><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"><strong>Program Overview:</strong></span></span><br /><br /><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">while developing</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">relevant business, technical and leadership</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">skills</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">innovation</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">. </span></span><br /><br /> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">.</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <br /></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"></span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Opportunity to present project work</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">to company</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">leaders and gain executive visibility</span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Access to online career development tools and resources </span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Networking and professional engagement opportunities </span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Involvement</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">in group community service events</span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">One-on-one mentoring </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop">in your area of interest </span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Leadership speaker sessions and development activities </span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Career assistance</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">&amp; mentoring in obtaining </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">full time</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">positions within ADUSA</span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Impactful project</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">work to develop your skills/knowledge</span></span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Approximate 6-month</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Co-op session</span> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">with competitive pay </span></span></li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The Space Planning team is responsible for designing and optimizing store layouts that create efficient, productive, and customer-focused shopping experiences across our retail brands. The team develops store-level floor plans and planograms, determining both the overall placement of fixtures and departments throughout the store and the product organization within each space. By balancing brand standards, customer experience, and sales productivity, they transform empty floor plans into strategic layouts that maximize performance and make the best use of available space. Serving as subject matter experts for their assigned brands, team members maintain and uphold brand-specific merchandising standards, documentation, and requirements while partnering with stakeholders to ensure each store reflects the unique identity and objectives of the brand.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">As a Space Planning Co-op, you will support the team's efforts to leverage data and analytics to drive smarter space planning decisions and improve operational efficiency. In this role, you will assist with the creation and validation of space analytics and productivity reporting tools, primarily using Power BI, and help develop performance reporting that enables the team to measure results and identify opportunities for action. You will work closely with Space Planning colleagues and partner with teams such as Commercial Solutions to gain exposure to database structures, data mapping, and reporting best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine business analytics, retail strategy, and emerging technologies, including AI tools, while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or related fields.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Students pursuing Computer Science with a Business minor or similar combination of technical and business coursework are encouraged to apply.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Understanding of relational databases, including data structures, relationships, and data interactions.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Experience with Power BI, particularly performance reporting and data visualization; dashboard development experience is a plus.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI solutions.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Retail experience strongly preferred; grocery retail experience is a plus.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools preferred.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.</span></li> <li><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and business processes.</span></li> </ul> <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $31.00</span><br /><br /><span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph">IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $34.20</span>