Department Specialist

Albertsons • Washington, WA

6d

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. Main 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 moderate supervision on work assignments requiring knowledge of multiple Distribution Centers and Department policies and procedures. Supports the National 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 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)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of merchandising terminology and products as well as previous retail industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Meeting or exceeding key performance indicators
• Completing a variety of administrative and clerical activities that support the Replenishment Department in achieving goals and objectives
• 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
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED