Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ahold Delhaize USA
Job overview
The Director of Sustainable Products at Ahold Delhaize USA leads the strategy to enhance product sustainability, driving transparency and trust in the supply chain while managing a team to support multiple grocery brands.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves setting strategic sustainability priorities, collaborating with merchandising and sourcing teams, assessing environmental and social impacts, managing supplier relationships, tracking progress, and leading a team of two direct reports.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in sustainability or related fields, strong business understanding of merchandising and vendor relations, preferred experience in private brand sourcing, and executive-level influence and leadership skills.
Career development
The company emphasizes personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development within a supportive culture.
Work environment and culture
Ahold Delhaize USA promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, values wellness in multiple dimensions, and fosters collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in a flexible hybrid work environment.
Company information
Ahold Delhaize USA is a division of a global food retailer operating multiple leading grocery brands with comprehensive support services including sustainability and commercial teams.
Team overview
The candidate will lead the Product Sustainability team, overseeing two direct reports and collaborating closely with merchandising, sourcing, and private brand leadership.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the USA with a flexible hybrid schedule requiring three in-person days at core locations in Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, or Scarborough, ME, and two remote days.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on radical transparency in product sourcing, managing sustainability risks, and enhancing brand trust through strategic partnerships and public engagement.
Company overview
Ahold Delhaize USA is a prominent grocery retail group operating several well-known supermarket brands, including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Hannaford, and Giant/Martin's. The company generates revenue through the sale of groceries, household goods, and pharmacy services, leveraging both physical stores and robust e-commerce platforms. Formed in 2016 through the merger of Ahold and Delhaize Group, it has a rich history of innovation in retail and a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight over 10 years of sustainability experience, emphasizing your strategic leadership in environmental and social responsibility within product sourcing and merchandising.
Focus on showcasing your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sourcing, and private brand teams, as well as your skill in managing vendor relationships to improve sustainability performance.
Apply through multiple channels including Ahold Delhaize USA’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Director Sustainable Products role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Ahold Delhaize USA’s Sustainable Retailing division; use ice breakers like commenting on recent sustainability initiatives by the company or asking about their approach to balancing sustainability with customer demand.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'sustainability strategy,' 'vendor relations,' 'private brand sourcing,' 'environmental and social practices,' and 'leadership in sustainability.'
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