General Merchandise Department Manager Woodburn Oregon

Albertsons Companies • Woodburn, OR

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About The Position

The Drug/General Merchandise Department Manager oversees the daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments, focusing on customer service, merchandising, in-stock conditions, inventory accuracy, seasonal execution, and sales. The role is fast-paced and hands-on, with responsibility for maintaining organized and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas and ensuring company programs, safety standards, and operating procedures are followed.

The manager supports customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise, and provides daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to department associates. The position requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Travel is not required.

Albertsons Companies describes itself as a leading U.S. food and drug retailer operating more than 2,200 stores, among other facilities. It emphasizes innovation, belonging, community representation, and equal access to workplace opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service focus and attention to detail.
• Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and shifting priorities.
• Competency in merchandising execution and planogram compliance.
• Competency in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Competency in operational standards, safety, and compliance execution.
• Competency in sales performance and promotional execution.
• Knowledge of retail or general merchandise operations.
• Ability to review sales and inventory data to guide department planning.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of inventory systems and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Drug and General Merchandise departments, emphasizing customer service, merchandising, and in-stock conditions.
• Execute planograms, resets, promotional sets, advertising programs, and seasonal transitions accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor and backroom areas.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy while minimizing shrink.
• Monitor sales trends, movement reports, and seasonal needs to support ordering and merchandising recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company programs, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist customers with product questions, promotions, and locating merchandise.
• Provide daily direction, scheduling, training, and coaching to Drug/GM associates.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development opportunities.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed