[Translated from the verified Dutch employer posting. Workplace: Kobbegem, Asse, Belgium. Hybrid working requires three on-site days weekly in Belgium.]
Lead strategy for assortment, inventory, replenishment and forecasting for approximately 15,000 online products. Own Product Availability, Order Completeness and Forecast Accuracy KPIs and work with Commercial, Supply Chain and Fulfilment to improve performance and customer experience. Shape e-commerce growth and transformation through process improvement, automation, tools and the future operating model.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end ordering strategy and execution, balancing availability, inventory, customer experience and efficiency. Develop inventory strategy across fulfilment sites, considering capacity and waste. Lead demand forecasting for operations, commercial performance, capacity planning and growth. Own an assortment strategy that meets customer needs, is operationally feasible and delivers results. Lead Ordering and Assortment transformation projects and improve KPIs. Build and develop the organisation for growth, excellence and transformation. Collaborate across Delhaize, Ahold Delhaize and external partners to share expertise and improve ordering and operations.
Requirements
Bachelor/master in Economics, Management, Sciences, Engineering or equivalent experience. At least five years in supply chain, preferably ordering, replenishment, assortment or forecasting; retail/FMCG experience is an advantage. Strong end-to-end supply-chain, analysis and forecasting knowledge. Structured, practical, good at planning and priorities. People and project-management experience; Excel, SAP and MS Office skills; clear communication, teamwork and fluent Dutch, French and English.
Hybrid working: three on-site days weekly, one each in Kobbegem, Puurs and Vorst.
What Delhaize offers
An attractive salary adapted to your experience, plus benefits including a company car with fuel or charging card within the federal mobility budget, mobile phone and subscription, net allowance, annual bonus, meal vouchers, extensive group insurance and optional hospital insurance, a staff discount, fitness facilities and group classes. Home working arrangements vary by role. Training on the job and through the training catalogue supports growth and career progression.
About Delhaize
Delhaize supports the meals of five million customers every week through more than 810 Belgian and Luxembourg stores, e-commerce, distribution centres and headquarters teams.