Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. 

 

What you will be doing  

The Replenishment Category Manager is a national, strategic role responsible for Replenishment planning activities for a group of categories and strategically supports national Merchandising. This is a strategic role doing highly analytical work that makes great influence on the Replenishment organization. Replenishment Category Manager works in small, but highly powered teams, and collaborates closely with Merchandising, Operations, and suppliers. 

Replenishment Category Manager supports Replenishment Category Directors to create and update a national volume plan that displays a projection of where inventory should be over the coming months. This role is responsible for sharing the plan with national Merchandising (i.e., National Category Directors) to solicit feedback and form a feedback loop.  

Replenishment Category Manager also strategically supports national Merchandising (i.e., NCDs.) by participating in regular collaborative sessions with NCDs and Merchandising on category planning / execution, providing supplier metrics and updates on supplier performance, and supporting NCDs in cost negotiations with suppliers. 

The Replenishment Category Manager is a new role and a significant opportunity to make a difference in Albertsons Replenishment transformation at scale. This role is part of the Replenishment Category Lead team, who works with key stakeholders from Merchandising (e.g., NCDs), Replenishment (Division planning support role, Replenishment Operations teams), Operations and suppliers. The Replenishment Category Manager reports to Replenishment Category Directors. As a key member of the national replenishment team, the Replenishment Category Manager commits to delivering a high standard of professional integrity. 

 

Main responsibilities:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Include, but are not limited to:  

National volume plan  Solicit input on plan from NCD on national supplier commitments  Ongoing dialogue with NCDs on category strategy performance against plan  Strategic support for NCDs  Equip NCDs with the right metrics for supplier negotiations  Partner with Merchandising and participate in meetings to provide strategic support on category planning / execution  Collaborate with Replenishment Category Directors to share supplier performance and opportunities for lower cost to serve with NCDs 

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

 Education Level: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent replenishment and planning, and/or Supply Chain experience. 

Experience Level: 

3+ years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain (including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing).   Deep expertise in a few categories. 

Skills and Experiences:  

Deep Replenishment expertise  Deep expertise in a few categories  Familiarity with inventory management and order management  Familiarity with supplier buying, negotiation, cost reduction identification, issue resolution  Ability to think strategically  Being proactive about issues and passionate to continuously improve the Replenishment function  Effective planning and ability to think in a forward-looking way  Excellent presentation, communication, change management, and persuasion skills  Consistent, data driven  Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems  Albertsons division experience and Distribution center ops experience preferred  Demand planning and forecasting experience preferred  Comprehensive understanding of grocery retail industry preferred  Merchandising expertise is a bonus but not required 

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%.   

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:  

Work may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment   Must sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time   May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal   Will use keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during the course of normal workday   Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties  

Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required 

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).  For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

 

Our Values – Click below to view video:   ACI Values

 

Corporate & SCM (NON-UNION): All States EXCEPT WA: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

 

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