Department Specialist

Albertsons • Wells, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Department Specialist - Transportation 205 Spencer Dr 04090 Wells, ME York UNITED STATES 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: Shaw’s Distribution Center, a proud member of the Albertsons Companies family, is seeking a Department Specialist to provide administrative and operational support to the Transportation/Dispatch department. This role is responsible for supporting daily dispatch activities, reviewing routing and transportation data, preparing and maintaining reports, managing departmental documentation, and responding to internal and external inquiries. The position requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with data and reporting, and the ability to work effectively within established guidelines and procedures. Answer department phones as needed and respond to customer and internal inquiries, including store location and transportation-related questions Review transportation and routing information and support dispatch assignment decisions within well-defined guidelines and parameters Examine, prioritize, and process documents to determine appropriate actions and ensure timely completion of work Collect and compile data for department reports, including cube utilization, mileage, and other transportation metrics Create, maintain, and update complex transportation and operational reports Sort, file, maintain invoices, receipts and other departmental records in accordance with company policies Compile minor statistical data and perform routine one- and two-step mathematical calculations Prepare correspondence, reports, and mailings using keyboarding and office software tools Check own work and departmental information for accuracy and completeness Coordinate special programs, projects, or events as assigned Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws

Requirements

• Proficient reading, writing, communication, and math skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Relevant administrative, dispatch, or transportation support experience preferred
• Routing experience with CAMS software preferred

Responsibilities

• Answer department phones as needed and respond to customer and internal inquiries, including store location and transportation-related questions
• Review transportation and routing information and support dispatch assignment decisions within well-defined guidelines and parameters
• Examine, prioritize, and process documents to determine appropriate actions and ensure timely completion of work
• Collect and compile data for department reports, including cube utilization, mileage, and other transportation metrics
• Create, maintain, and update complex transportation and operational reports
• Sort, file, maintain invoices, receipts and other departmental records in accordance with company policies
• Compile minor statistical data and perform routine one- and two-step mathematical calculations
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and mailings using keyboarding and office software tools
• Check own work and departmental information for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate special programs, projects, or events as assigned
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws

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: No Education Listed