Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize USA has elevated the leader of its distribution and transportation operations to the leadership suite, saying Sanja Krajnovic has been named the company’s chief supply chain officer (CSCO).
Krajnovic, who is currently EVP for both ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, will continue in those roles, according to Ahold Delhaize USA CEO JJ Fleeman. “Given the scope of her role leading one of the largest supply chains on the East Coast, with more than 20 distribution centers and an expansive transportation network, it is important to have Sanja and her teams represented within our U.S. leadership group,” Fleeman said in a release. “Sanja has helped further solidify our self-distribution model as a competitive edge in the markets where the U.S. brands operate, with nearly 90% of our network now self-distributed. I’m confident she will continue to add value in this role, applying a strategic approach to supply chain management and partnering with each of the brands to advance their local brand strategies and growth.”
Ahold Delhaize has its global headquarters in the Netherlands, and its U.S. offices in Salisbury, North Carolina. The company operates some 9,500 stores worldwide, including its U.S. brands Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.
Krajnovic joined ADUSA Distribution in August 2022. Since then, she has continued the transformation of the supply chain into an integrated self-distribution model, enhancing operations, driving increased efficiency and savings and improving safety performance, retention and culture, the company said.
Prior to joining ADUSA Distribution, Krajnovic served as Senior Vice President of Store Operations at Dollar General, where she oversaw 9,300 locations across the U.S. Before that, she spent 25 years with Target Corporation, most recently as Group Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Logistics. In various roles at Target, she directed multi-site functions across retail operations, food, global supply chain and logistics, and led numerous strategic initiatives and transformations.
