Grocery Department Specialist

Albertsons Companies•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Specialist performs a wide range of specialized administrative and operational duties that support departmental functions. This role focuses on tasks unique to the department and requires specialized knowledge and skills beyond general office support.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent keyboarding and computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets
Solid mathematical ability, including basic and intermediate calculations
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills
Ability to lead, direct, and organize workgroup staff effectively
As required per company standards

Responsibilities

Support total store customer service initiatives for the division.
Maintain and manage complex records, files, and departmental documentation.
Respond to internal and external inquiries requiring specialized functional knowledge.
Collect, compile, analyze, and prepare data for departmental reports, projects, and special assignments.
Create, update, balance, and verify accuracy of reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and data comparisons.
Review information and make determinations within established guidelines, parameters, and instructions.
Examine, prioritize, and process documents to determine appropriate actions or completion order.
Perform routine one- and two-step mathematical calculations, including percentage calculations.
Complete detailed keyboarding assignments, including correspondence, mailings, and specialized forms.
Answer departmental phone calls as needed and route inquiries appropriately.
Sort, file, and maintain invoices, receipts, contracts, and other confidential or specialized documents.
Maintain ledgers, financial records, service logs, and other departmental records.
Research and interpret data from multiple sources to support departmental decision-making.
Coordinate and support special programs, events, and approved departmental initiatives.
Implement approved policy and procedure changes affecting the department.
Monitor daily workflow of lower-level specialists and adjust work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Train new employees, provide ongoing guidance, and act as a resource to department staff.
Provide input to management on employee performance evaluations and may participate in interview and selection processes.
Serve as a liaison between the department and other units as needed.