Assortment Optimization Analyst Co-op - Spring 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA

Co-op
Closes on Monday, December 15, 2025

Job Description

Assortment Optimization Analyst Co-op 

Locations: Quincy, Salisbury 

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. 

Co-op Program Overview:    

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. 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 20, 2026 through June 5, 2026. 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.** 

   

  • Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay     
  • Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge 
  • Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA 
  • Leadership speaker sessions and development activities    
  • One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest  
  • Involvement in group community service events  
  • Networking and professional engagement opportunities    
  • Access to online career development tools and resources    
  • Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility 

 

Department/Position Description:  

The Assortment Optimization department partners with our Brand Category teams and other collaboration partners to model the impacts of different assortment scenarios, inclusive of customer loyalty, to ensure we have the right items in the right stores at the right times. We work with Center store and Fresh product, with Fresh assortment modeling being a newer capability.  The co-op will support the assortment modeling efforts in select categories, partnering closely with several other departments: Space planning, A Brands Sourcing, Channel Management, and Brand Category teams. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 
  • Microsoft Office Suite+ (PowerBI, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Excel, Powerpoint) 
  • SQL 
  • Experience working in a collaborative group setting    
  • Experience using analytical thinking and problem-solving skills    
  • Curiosity 
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, appropriately and effectively    

 

 

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position. 

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $31.00 

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $34.20 

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