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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