Center Store Operations Specialist 

Job Description

Reports To: District Manager 

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Missoula, MT District Office 

Date: May 2023

 

About the Intermountain Division 

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued.  Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.   

 

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

 

 PURPOSE:

To teach and train department members to effectively implement merchandising and sales plans. To coordinate merchandising activities to achieve quality presentations and follow through on all merchandising programs, and to instill a high degree of customer service / awareness.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches and trains store teams to effectively implement the merchandising and sales plans to include:

Production, handling and packaging procedures to maintain quality product and freshness, Stocking, display building, backroom standards, sales floor standards, Selection and maintenance of product variety by store within category manager guidelines, Implementation of plan-o-grams by store case layout and display support, Implementation of stocking methods and price change procedures to ensure price integrity, Implementation of in store coding policy of product to ensure customer satisfaction, Order writing to achieve the desired product case / display presentation, Case / display and equipment cleaning / sanitizing methods.

Partners with store management and merchandising in:

Providing timely feedback and escalating problems or issues preventing execution of plans. Developing effective plan-o-grams  Effective ethnic merchandising assortments, selling situations, logistics and plan-o-gramming to create the best possible ethnic presentation. Optimizing operating and merchandising goals.

Supports store department team members in inventory reduction, disbursement of products and overall control when closing stores. 

Supports store departments and cross-functional operations in:

Implementation of merchandising programs Presentation and cleanliness Sales, Labor, and gross profit reporting Training and monitoring loss stores / loss departments Assists in opening new and remodeled stores. Minimization of shrink. Safety and sanitization procedures        Instills a high degree of customer awareness and service with a goal of making customer’s lives easier.  Plans for the transition of major case / display resets to minimize loss of sales dollars and customer inconvenience in conjunction with Merchandising team. Ensures that basic and proper expense management techniques are employed in each department. Monitors competitor activities.  Demonstrates actions and results biased toward achieving the company’s vision, values, and strategic imperatives. Assists in identifying associates with promotion potential. Fosters an empowered learning and high-performance environment. Performs all other job duties as required.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

 

Dept. Manager, Assistant Store Director, Store Director experience required.

Strong communication skills

Proven supervisory skills.

Proven problem diagnosis and solving

Department expertise 

Leadership skills

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

 

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Incumbents may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workdays. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. Company-wide travel, up to 30%.

 

 

 

 

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US:

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day. 

We provide a variety of benefits including: 

• Great pay 

• Flexible schedule 

• Training 

• Opportunities for career development 

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees 

• Leisure time activity discounts 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment with varying temperatures

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.