Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,294 stores, 23 distribution facilities and 20 manufacturing plants with over 275,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

This position is located within our Corporate offices in Pleasanton, CA.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Adhere to the department processes and supports sourcing analysts/managers to maintain compliance
* Identify potential suppliers for new and existing product/categories
* Pull data from multiple systems and creating executive, top level summaries
* Build spreadsheets/reports/trackers and tools that can assist team in project management
* Summarize financials and present recommendations to business unit and senior management.
* Analyze inventory liabilities on discontinued product.
* Conduct Industry analysis and identify industry trends.
* Facilitate and/or participate on cross-functional teams which support initiatives of their assigned business units and projects.
* Support the execution of team's cost savings initiatives with adherence of SOX policies and procedures
* Execute and route contracts through interfacing with vendor and Albertsons' Legal Counsel as needed to obtain approval on legal terms.
* Support and participate in Own Brand Innovation/New item launches by assisting the team in the launch process such as, working with vendors to collect appropriate documents and or set up information
* Support supplier transitions when required by monitoring liabilities, enabling supplier set-up and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
* Build supplier relationships with responsibility for bringing resolution on a day to day issues related to pricing, product availability, and ongoing projects.

Education Level:

* Preferred degree in: Economics, Mathematics, Food Science, Managerial Economics, or Statistics

Experience Level:

* 1-2 years' experience and /or the education listed above.

Skills and Experiences:

* Good understanding or manufacturing, distribution and logistics.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Ability to understand and work with multiple enterprise wide systems.
* Excellent team interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while providing superior service.
* Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
* Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
* Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills.
* High energy level, initiative, creative problem-solving ability and sense of urgency.
* Passion for food industry

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

The Albertsons Companies' policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace. All applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen before final employment.

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