About the company  

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community. 

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. 

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.  A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them. 

 

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What you will be doing 

 

As the Sr. Manager, Business Planning, you'll be a key contributor to the ongoing success of our eCommerce organization. Driven by data and passionate about driving our planning processes to ensure accountability on key deliverables, you will create and enhance the mechanisms for keeping our internal teams on track. This role will be a strong individual contributor reporting to the VP of Omnichannel growth and will support the development and execution of strategic initiatives by upholding business planning processes. They will also be responsible for communicating progress and raising blockers across eComm initiatives. As an integral member supporting OmniChannel growth, this role will prepare comprehensive business plans and presentations for internal senior leadership review to ensure transparency and accountability against eComm’s OmniChannel goals.  

 

The position will be based in Pleasanton, CA. 

Main responsibilities 

Support the VP, Omnichannel Growth in the development and implementation of Albertsons’ omnichannel growth strategy, with the objective of continuously outperforming market peers in eCommerce growth  Contribute to the development of multi-year growth and productivity workplans, and be able to manage program elements from ideation to scaled network rollout  Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and adapt Albertsons’ omnichannel strategy accordingly  Prepare and present recommendations to senior leadership, fostering collaboration and buy-in for key omnichannel initiatives  Collaborate broadly with marketing, merchandising, store operations, and digital teams to ensure a coherent go-to-market strategy for Albertsons’ digital businesses 

 

The salary range is $105,000.00 to $143,000.00 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. 

  

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility).  [If applicable:] Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus. 

 

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

 

 

What we are searching for  

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with the demonstrated ability to influence others to effectively deliver results   Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify and resolve problem areas in business processes  Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment that is rapidly changing, customer-focused, and service-oriented. 

 

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience: 

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred;  7+ years of progressively responsible work experience, with a background in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related area with a track record of strategic thinking and execution; experience in eCommerce retail or management consulting preferred  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights  Ability to indirectly lead/influence others, and inspire cross-functional teams and partners to action  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present, negotiate, and influence across teams and across levels  Exceptional at prioritizing and focusing on the highest value opportunities  Ability to stay goal-oriented and act with a sense of urgency  Exceptional networking and relationship building skills  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint).  

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.   

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