Director Network Strategy & Optimization

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. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future serving leading omnichannel grocery brands Food Lion Giant Food The GIANT Company Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA visit .

Position Summary

Are you ready to design the future of a large-scale distribution and transportation network As Director Network Strategy & Optimization you will lead the mapping modeling and optimization of our end-to-end supply chain networkshaping how products move how capacity is deployed and how assets are leveraged for maximum performance.

In this high-impact leadership role youll uncover complex patterns and dependencies across the network and translate them into practical data-driven solutions to real business challenges. Youll integrate financial and operational insights to resolve trade-offs balance cost and service and build a forward-looking network strategy that fuels growth efficiency and long-term competitiveness.

Youll also serve as a key architect of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) build a sustainable talent pipeline and collaborate closely with senior leaders across the enterprise to align resources priorities and strategic initiatives.

What Youll Do & Deliver

Shape the Future Network
Lead the mapping and optimization of the Distribution and Transportation Network topography to unlock capacity throughput and efficiency gains.
Proactively identify capacity constraints and SKU-level challenges partnering with Systems Network Tools Operations and Engineering teams to design sustainable solutions.
Re-optimize network decisions by balancing cost throughput and yieldmaximizing performance from existing assets.

Drive Integrated Data-Driven Strategy
Integrate financial and operational data to confidently resolve trade-offs and design the optimal future-state network.
Translate complex scenarios into prescriptive analytics and actionable recommendations.
Support the creation and evolution of a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) organization in partnership with Category and business leaders.

Lead Enterprise Alignment & Change
Collaborate with leadership to shape supply chain strategies and long-term network initiatives.
Align cross-functional resources and priorities to achieve enterprise savings and performance goals.
Act as a visible promoter of change growth and continuous improvement in a dynamic operating environment.

Build High-Performance Teams
Develop mentor and inspire a high-performing team of network strategy professionals.
Lead talent planning succession and performance management to build a sustainable capability pipeline.
Foster associate engagement accountability and a culture of execution excellence.

Influence at the Highest Levels
Communicate with senior leaders across the organization to align priorities and secure buy-in.
Govern within strategic and financial guardrailswhile pushing boundaries to unlock new value.
Maintain a high level of organizational and industry credibility through insight delivery and results.

What Were Looking For

Experience & Education
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience (required)
MBA or advanced degree (preferred)
7 years of experience in Distribution Network Strategy or Continuous Improvement
Proven success leading logistics optimization initiatives and cross-functional teams
Strong financial planning budgeting and business case experience
Demonstrated expertise in change management and project leadership (Lean / Six Sigma a plus)

Knowledge & Expertise
Deep understanding of distribution transportation and network optimization practices
Advanced financial modeling reporting and analytical capabilities
Ability to translate business cases into prescriptive analytics models
Strong business development insight and market awareness
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills & Abilities
Strategic conceptual thinker comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
Analytical problem solver who uncovers insights from subtle signals
Influential leader who builds trust across all organizational levels
Exceptional communication presentation and stakeholder alignment skills
Self-motivated change agent with strong initiative and execution discipline
Innovative mindset with the ability to challenge legacy structures
Strong organizational planning and priority-setting skills
Proven ability to inspire commitment to organizational goals
High standards for quality rigor and performance

Other Requirements
Willingness to travel approximately 2025%
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic fast-changing environment

Why This Role Matters
This isnt just an optimization roleits a transformation role. Youll architect the future of the supply chain network influence enterprise strategy and lead initiatives that directly impact cost service and growth for years to come. If you thrive on complexity strategic leadership and turning data into real-world impact this is your opportunity to lead at scale.

We are an organization that values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply without regard to sex race color ancestry national origin citizenship status religion age marital status (including civil unions) military service veteran status pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions) genetic information sexual orientation gender identity legally recognized disability domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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