Space Planning Analytics Co-op

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Access to online career development tools and resources

Networking and professional engagement opportunities

Involvement in group community service events

One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA

Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay

The Space Planning team is responsible for designing and optimizing store layouts that create efficient, productive, and customer-focused shopping experiences across our retail brands. As a Space Planning Co-op, you will support the team's efforts to leverage data and analytics to drive smarter space planning decisions and improve operational efficiency.

The team develops store-level floor plans and planograms, determining both the overall placement of fixtures and departments throughout the store and the product organization within each space. Serving as subject matter experts for their assigned brands, team members maintain and uphold brand-specific merchandising standards, documentation, and requirements while partnering with stakeholders to ensure each store reflects the unique identity and objectives of the brand.

In this role, you will assist with the creation and validation of space analytics and productivity reporting tools, primarily using Power BI, and help develop performance reporting that enables the team to measure results and identify opportunities for action.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine business analytics, retail strategy, and emerging technologies, including AI tools, while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

By balancing brand standards, customer experience, and sales productivity, they transform empty floor plans into strategic layouts that maximize performance and make the best use of available space.

The Space Planning team is responsible for designing and optimizing store layouts that create efficient, productive, and customer-focused shopping experiences across our retail brands. The team develops store-level floor plans and planograms, determining both the overall placement of fixtures and departments throughout the store and the product organization within each space. By balancing brand standards, customer experience, and sales productivity, they transform empty floor plans into strategic layouts that maximize performance and make the best use of available space. Serving as subject matter experts for their assigned brands, team members maintain and uphold brand-specific merchandising standards, documentation, and requirements while partnering with stakeholders to ensure each store reflects the unique identity and objectives of the brand.

As a Space Planning Co-op, you will support the team's efforts to leverage data and analytics to drive smarter space planning decisions and improve operational efficiency. In this role, you will assist with the creation and validation of space analytics and productivity reporting tools, primarily using Power BI, and help develop performance reporting that enables the team to measure results and identify opportunities for action. You will work closely with Space Planning colleagues and partner with teams such as Commercial Solutions to gain exposure to database structures, data mapping, and reporting best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine business analytics, retail strategy, and emerging technologies, including AI tools, while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative team that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Understanding of relational databases, including data structures, relationships, and data interactions. Familiarity with AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI solutions.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Students pursuing Computer Science with a Business minor or similar combination of technical and business coursework are encouraged to apply.

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or related fields.

Experience with Power BI, particularly performance reporting and data visualization; dashboard development experience is a plus.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.

Retail experience strongly preferred; grocery retail experience is a plus.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools preferred.

Understanding of relational databases, including data structures, relationships, and data interactions.

Familiarity with AI tools and platforms such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or other generative AI solutions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and business processes.

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more. Join our Talent Community to stay updated on opportunities with Ahold Delhaize USA. You’ll be the first to know about new positions that match your career aspirations. To join, click here: Talent Community - Ahold Delhaize USA (careerswithus.com) .

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work. We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business. Learn More About Our Benefits - Click Here

Ahold Delhaize USA is an equal opportunity employer.

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Our employees and prospective employees are treated with respect and dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@adusa.com.