Bakery Operations Specialist

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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 whos not just seeking a job but someone who wants to make an this role youll 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 thats constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• • Train and coach store teams to effectively execute merchandising and sales plans including product handling stocking and display standards.
  • Coordinate and implement merchandising programs including plan-o-grams pricing updates and product coding to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with store management to provide feedback resolve execution barriers and optimize merchandising and operational performance
  • Support inventory management including inventory reduction product disbursement and shrink minimization.
  • Assist with store openings remodels and major merchandising resets to minimize disruption and maximize sales.
  • Monitor sales labor and gross profit metrics; contribute to reporting and performance improvement efforts
  • Ensure compliance with safety sanitation and cleanliness standards across departments.
  • Promote strong customer service by fostering a customer-first mindset within store teams.
  • Analyze competitor activity and trends to support merchandising and operational decisions.
  • Identify and develop high-potential associates and contribute to a high-performance learning-focused environment.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills:
• • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to coach train and influence teams effectively
  • Customer-focused mindset with a service-oriented approach
  • Adaptability and ability to work across multiple locations and teams
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Collaborative and relationship-building capabilities
• Competencies:
• • Leadership and team development
  • Merchandising execution and strategy
  • Operational planning and execution
  • Performance management and accountability
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Business acumen (sales labor and profit metrics)
• Knowledge:
• • Retail merchandising principles and best practices
  • Inventory management and shrink control methods
  • Store operations including stocking displays and pricing
  • Plan-o-gram development and execution
  • Safety and sanitation standards within retail environments
  • Market and competitor analysis
• Abilities:
• • Ability to train and develop large diverse store teams
  • Ability to analyze operational challenges and implement solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Ability to interpret sales and performance reporting
  • Ability to execute detailed merchandising plans with accuracy
• Educational requirements:
• • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Relevant retail leadership experience (Department Manager Assistant Store Director or Store Director) required
• Travel requirements:
  • Ability to travel up to 30% across company locations
• Other requirements:
• • Proven supervisory and leadership experience
  • Strong problem diagnosis and resolution skills
  • Department-specific expertise in retail operations
  • Ability to work in both office and store environments including physical activity (standing bending lifting etc.)

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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