Assistant Grocery Manager

Albertsons Companies•Addison, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in leading daily operations of the Grocery department to deliver strong sales, high merchandising standards, and excellent customer service. This role assists with inventory control, labor execution, associate supervision, and compliance with company policies while helping maintain a safe, clean, and fully stocked department. 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. 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 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.

Requirements

Grocery retail experience, preferably in a lead or supervisory role.
Strong organizational, merchandising, and time-management skills.
Ability to lead by example and work effectively with a team.
Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Prior Assistant Grocery Manager or Lead Clerk experience.
Experience with ordering systems, inventory control, and planogram execution.
Knowledge of grocery operations, sales metrics, and shrink reduction.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing daily Grocery department operations, including stocking, rotation, ordering, and merchandising.
Ensure shelves are properly stocked, faced, signed, and priced accurately.
Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
Support opening, closing, and coverage responsibilities as assigned.
Support execution of company planograms, promotions, and seasonal sets.
Monitor inventory levels to reduce out-of-stocks, overstock, and shrink.
Participate in ordering, receiving, inventory counts, and accuracy processes.
Ensure proper rotation, code-date compliance, and handling procedures.
Provide friendly, responsive, and knowledgeable customer service.
Resolve customer questions and concerns or escalate as appropriate.
Promote a customer-first culture within the Grocery team.
Supervise and support grocery associates during assigned shifts.
Train new associates on department standards, procedures, and safety practices.
Communicate expectations clearly and provide ongoing feedback.
Act as department lead in the Grocery Manager’s absence.
Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and loss prevention practices.
Reinforce safe work procedures and maintain a safe environment.
Support shrink reduction and proper merchandise handling.