Manager II, DSD Governance Stop & Shop

Peapod Digital Labs

$125K — $187K *
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, particularly within the DSD channel
  • Deep understanding of store operations, IT, Finance, Category management, Transportation, Forecasting, and Replenishment
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proven track record in driving performance improvement and operational accountability in retail settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead the DSD Governance team to establish and reinforce compliance and accountability standards
  • Act as the primary liaison for assigned brand(s) to enforce DSD standards and expectations
  • Oversee the DSD GlobalWorx Improvement and Accountability programs to ensure alignment with defined controls
  • Spearhead cross-functional initiatives to improve DSD performance policies and processes
  • Utilize data-driven insights to identify issues and deliver solutions enhancing customer experience
  • Collaborate closely with Retail Operations, Category Merchandising, Finance, and IT to foster performance improvements
  • Influence change within internal teams and external supplier partners for effective DSD operations

Benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid work schedule requiring 3 in-person days per week at a core location
  • Access to a collaborative work environment across various departments
  • Opportunities for professional development within the DSD supply chain
  • Engagement in cross-functional teams driving performance metrics
  • Potential for impactful contributions to national brand performance outcomes
Full Job Description
Category/Area of Expertise: Procurement & Logistics
Job Requisition: 532489
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Procurement (5177667)

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

  • IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $125,200 - $187,800

    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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