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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
The Department Specialist is an hourly, non-exempt key support role responsible for department pricing support, data management, and administrative execution within the United Division. This role requires strong technical proficiency, particularly in Excel and other reporting tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, high-volume, office environment. The Department Specialist works closely with department leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate information, timely execution, and consistent support of division initiatives.
Main responsibilities:
Support the execution of department and category pricing in partnership with the Assistant Sales Manager(s)
Provide administrative and operational support to the department, ensuring daily workflows are completed accurately and on time
Maintain complex records, files, and departmental documentation
Examine, prioritize, and route documents to determine the appropriate action or follow up
Respond to inquiries requiring specialized knowledge of department processes, policies, and/or data
Review and proof ad content to ensure accuracy of pricing and category information; flagging discrepancies for correction
Collect, compile, and analyze data from multiple sources for department reports and special projects
Create, update, and maintain complex reports, spreadsheets, and data comparisons
Prepare, balance, and validate data; ching for accuracy and completeness
Support programs, initiatives, and department events
Assist with tracking and execution of departmental projects from planning through completion
Support the implementation of approved changes to policies, procedures, and processes affecting the department
Serve as a liaison between the department and other functional teams including our Center Store Supervisors and store teams
Partner with department leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Must be proficient in Excel and reporting tools; strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems
Quick to learn and adapt to new tools, reports, and processes
Excellent time management skills with the ability to independently manage workload and meet deadlines within the scheduled hours
Demonstrates ability to perform accurately in a high volume, deadline driven work environment
Displays sound judgment in balancing competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills
Must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications
Strong attention to detail, organization, and analysis skills
Ability to follow defined guidelines while exercising sound judgment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline driven office environment
Prior experience in retail grocery operations, merchandising, or a functional support role
Experience as a Scan/Pricing Coordinator or Bookkeeper
Experience producing, maintaining, and validating recurring and ad hoc reports in a fast-paced environment
Strong technology aptitude with experience supporting reporting, data analysis, operational processes and spreadsheets
Must possess math skills at a specific level (i.e. one step: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or two step: percent calculations)
Prior experience training or supporting other team members
Based in Lubbock, Texas at the Llano Distribution Center, in office five (5) days per week
Usually standard business hours; occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on business needs
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We also provide a variety of benefits including:
Competitive wages paid weekly
Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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