Matt Martin. History Began in 1887 as the grocery store Albert Heijn in Zandaam, The Netherlands....

Matt Martin

History• Began in 1887 as the grocery store Albert Heijn in Zandaam, The Netherlands.

• Officially established by Albert Heijn in 1973.

• Designated “Royal” Ahold by Queen Beatrix in 1987.

Ahold Today

Ahold Today• 2,970 stores

• 213,000 employees

• Mission:

The foundation of our company is selling great food – this is what we are known for and is our core business. We provide customers with great value and a convenient and innovative shopping experience with a wide range of products and healthy choices.

• In addition to food stores, Ahold owns drugstores (Etos), wine and liquor stores (Gall & Gall), online delivery services, fuel stations, and banks.

Information Systems

Information Systems• Ahold began major outsourcing initiatives in 2005.

• Global IT infrastructure maintained by EDS.

• In-store technology for Giant/Stop & Shop outsourced to Fujitsu.

• Fuel center technology outsourced to Radiant Systems.

• Also rely on PriceNet to optimize fuel prices.

Careers: Software Engineer

Careers: Software Engineer• Peapod Corporate Headquarters (Skokie, IL)

• Design, implement, support, and enhance Peapod systems for greater efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Careers: Contingency Analyst

• Speak to a variety of current technologies including databases, languages, architecture, patterns, methods (e.g., Agile), and frameworks.

• Required: BS/BA in CS or related degree, 2+ years of Java experience, and fluency in Unix or Linux.

• Submit salary requirements along with resume.

Careers: Contingency Analyst• Ahold Information Services (Greenville, SC)

• Provides business recovery, technical guidance and assistance to all Ahold organizations in developing business continuity recovery test objectives and priorities.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent training and experience.

• Must act independently with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits• Medical and dental (PPO and HMO options)

• Prescription drug

• 401(K) savings plan

• Short and long term disability

• Group life insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment

• Spouse and child life insurance (optional)

• On-the-job training

• Professional development and computer training

• Vacation, floating holidays, and sick time

• Flexible spending accounts

• Discount movie and amusement park tickets

• Purchase programs (Ford, Verizon, Nextel)

Works Cited

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AHOLD, 2011. Ahold Annual Report 2010. http://arreport2010.ahold.comAHOLD. Royal Ahold History. http://www.ahold.com/en/about/historyAHOLD PRESS OFFICE, 2005. Ahold enters major IT outsourcing initiatives.

http://www.ahold.com/node/1161AHOLD USA. Ahold Information Services. http://aiscareers.aholdusa.comCONVENIENCE STORE DECISIONS, 2011. Stop & Shop Adds PriceNet.

http://www.csdecisions.com/2011/02/18/stop-shop-adds-pricenet/MCGLONE, N. 2005. Ahold Outsources Store Systems Services at Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover

to Fujitsu. http://www.fujitsu.com/us/news/pr/ftxs_20051129.htmlPEAPOD, LLC, 2011. About Peapod. http://www.peapod.com/corpinfo/GW_index.jhtmlRADIANT SYSTEMS, 2007. Radiant Systems and Ahold Announce Technology Agreement for ‘Stop

& Shop’ Fuel Centers. http://www.radiantsystems.com/news/press-releases/2007/040507.htm

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