CAO Specialist: Maximize On-Shelf Availability

Hannaford; Vermont; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in South Barre, VT is seeking staff for Retail Operations. The role focuses on computer assisted ordering, maintaining appearance, quality, safety and on-shelf availability, and building strong customer relations.

Primary duties include CAO walks, item management, stock rotation and training support. The position emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork and adherence to company standards within Center Store operations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques required.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Effective communication, customer service and selling skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Responsibilities

• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills to meet customer expectations.
• Perform CAO walks and maintenance for Center Store areas.
• Perform CAO exception walks for all center store areas.
• Handle new and discontinued item processes.
• Research and correct items with excessive back stock.
• Grow sales through on-shelf availability.
• Assist in training and special projects as assigned.
• Communicate inventory challenges to the Center Store Manager.
• Maintain department appearance and presentation.
• Process merchandise with attention to dates and rotation.
• Cut, mark and stock products as required.
• Communicate department and company policies to associates.
• Adhere to Center Store Standard Practices.
• Perform other duties to meet production and service guidelines.

Skills

Understanding of store operations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership ability

Communication and selling skills

Minimum age requirement

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in South Barre, VT is seeking staff for Retail Operations. The role focuses on computer assisted ordering, maintaining appearance, quality, safety and on-shelf availability, and building strong customer relations.

Primary duties include CAO walks, item management, stock rotation and training support. The position emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork and adherence to company standards within Center Store operations.