Department Specialist

Albertsons Companies•Puyallup, WA

7h•$52,800 - $68,580•Onsite

About The Position

Why choose us? 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 position will be based in Auburn WA. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred.
Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products as well as previous retail industry experience preferred.
Strong work skills including e-mailing, making and answering phone calls, responding to inquiries, completion of office forms and the proficient use of office equipment (calculators, computers, and telephone).
Experience Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Excel using advanced features, formula and pivot tables.
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective business relationships within and outside the company.
Able to pay attention to detail, look at scope of work across multiple divisions and work on tasks for multiple divisions at a time.
Be detail oriented, highly organized, and able to meet urgent deadlines and work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

The Replenishment Department Specialist is responsible for meeting or exceeding key performance indicators, completing a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Replenishment Department in achieving goals and objectives. Works under limited supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of multiple Distribution Centers and Department policies and procedures)
Supports the Divisional Replenishment Manager(s) and Buyers by completing administrative and clerical work to include maintenance of files, running reports, data entry, answering routine questions or referring to proper individuals.
Reviews upcoming firm order releases, enter potential rush orders into COSMOS, manage and review store shipping schedules, monitor new and discontinued item processes by division.
Assists Buyers with the placement of purchase orders, upload external forecasts into Blue Yonder, maintains contact with retail store personnel/distribution centers/merchandising to resolve special problems or to obtain necessary information and maintain quality standards.
Coordinates necessary functions between the Replenishment Department, Distribution Centers, and Merchandising teams.
Enters store distribution and allocations of product. Will assist with creating WSO's to remove product out of inventory for a distribution center.
Responds to special requests and will research information for other department members as requested

Benefits

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 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
sick pay (accrued based on hours worked)
PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off
paid holidays (8-9 days annually)
bereavement pay
retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)