Center Store Operations Specialist

Center Store Operations Specialist

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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 Center Store Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting, monitoring, and driving execution of division merchandising strategies across assigned stores. This position partners with Store Directors, Department Managers, and store leadership teams to improve merchandising standards, operational execution, sales performance, gross profit, labor efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Center Store Operations Specialist provides coaching, training, and guidance to develop store teams and ensure consistent execution of company programs and initiatives across the division.

• Monitor and support execution of division merchandising plans within assigned stores.
• Partner with Department Managers and Store Directors to implement merchandising strategies and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate department presentation, product merchandising, cleanliness, compliance, and program execution.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and merchandising standards are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and store execution.

• Travel to assigned stores to provide operational guidance and support.
• Work closely with Department Managers and Store Directors to achieve sales, gross profit, and labor objectives.
• Assess store-level performance and develop improvement plans where needed.
• Review department conditions and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Support execution of company initiatives and performance improvement programs.

• Train and develop Department Managers and store teams on merchandising, operations, and business fundamentals.
• Provide coaching in product knowledge, customer service, sales techniques, and operational processes.
• Help leaders understand financial performance, labor management, and profitability drivers.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs and development efforts.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

• Evaluate store performance through sales, gross profit, labor percentage, and operational metrics.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve business results.
• Conduct store visits and assess execution against established goals and standards.
• Provide recommendations to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide performance feedback and developmental input regarding Department Managers to Store Directors.

• Build effective working relationships with Store Directors, Department Managers, and district leadership teams.
• Influence business results through coaching, mentoring, and collaborative leadership.
• Promote accountability and consistent execution across multiple locations.
• Support a culture focused on customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned departments and merchandising programs.

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of grocery retail experience with a strong understanding of Front End, Grocery, and Fresh Operations.
• Previous Department Manager and Store Director experience required.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, retail operations, labor management, and profitability.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate others without direct supervisory…