Manager II, DSD Governance Hannaford

Peapod Digital Labs

$108K — $163K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of retail experience focusing on DSD supply chain challenges
  • In-depth knowledge of DSD channel elements like store ops, IT, and finance
  • Experience in Retail Operations
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Establish and enforce governance and compliance standards for the DSD channel
  • Act as the primary liaison for brand partners, ensuring accountability and execution
  • Oversee DSD GlobalWorx Improvement and Accountability programs
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to address DSD performance issues
  • Analyze end-to-end DSD flow to identify and resolve performance gaps
  • Drive revenue growth and operational efficiencies within the DSD channel
  • Influence internal and external stakeholders to embrace new operational models

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with in-person days
  • Opportunity to collaborate with a broad network of suppliers
  • Engagement in cross-functional teamwork
  • Potential for professional growth and development opportunities
  • Contributing to performance improvement initiatives across DSD
Full Job Description
Category/Area of Expertise: Procurement & Logistics
Job Requisition: 532492
Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
Store Code: Procurement (5177669)

This role serves as a key leader within the centralized DSD Governance team and is responsible for establishing, reinforcing, and advancing governance, compliance, and accountability standards across the DSD channel for ADUSA brands. Acting as the primary liaison for assigned brand(s), this position drives consistent execution, governance, and supplier accountability in alignment with DSD standards and brand expectations. The role drives structured oversight of the DSD GlobalWorx Improvement and Accountability programs, ensuring alignment to defined controls, standardized processes, and measurable performance outcomes.

The role spearheads cross-functional initiatives to address systemic DSD performance opportunities, including policy, process, and operating model enhancements. In close partnership with Retail Operations, Category Merchandising, Finance, IT, and a broad network of DSD suppliers, this leader ensures disciplined execution and measurable performance improvement across the DSD channel.

This position plays a critical role in embedding the company's new way of working within DSD by influencing change across internal stakeholders and external supplier partners.

Through deep understanding of the end-to-end DSD flow-from order creation through on-shelf availability-this leader identifies root causes of performance gaps and delivers holistic, data-driven solutions that reduce out-of-stocks, improve sales performance, and enhance the customer experience. The role carries direct accountability for driving revenue growth, operational improvements, and achievement of defined performance targets within the DSD channel.

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  • Solid understanding of all elements influenced by the DSD channel including store operations, IT, Finance, Category management, Transportation, Forecasting, and Replenishment
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or similar work experience
  • 10+ years of retail experience with a vast understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with the DSD channel of Supply Chain.
  • Retail Operations experience
  • Lean Sig Sigma

  • Core/ Premium

    ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $108,880 - $163,320

    Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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