Department Specialist

Albertsons Companies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages (weekly pay)

Earned wages access (Stream)

Associate discounts

Medical, dental, 401(k) benefits

Paid time off

Career growth & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Portland, Oregon seeks a procurement-support professional to assist buying staff and coordinate product programs across meat, seafood, and deli categories. This role emphasizes accurate reporting, program execution, and cross-team communication.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree or relevant experience, strong Excel and Outlook skills, and a customer-service mindset. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and strong

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred in Business, Marketing or related field or relevant experience in marketing, accounting or financial practices.
• Customer service and/or retail experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, math and communication; able to follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support buying staff in managing the meat, seafood, and deli business.
• Communicate programs to merchandising and retail teams.
• Respond to customer service inquiries.
• Manage and adjust programs as needed.
• Run daily Fill Rate, Out of Stock, and other reports each morning.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Instruction following

Procurement knowledge

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Why choose us?

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 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.

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 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

• Support buying staff in managing the meat, seafood, and deli business
• Communicate programs to merchandising and retail teams
• Respond to any customer service inquiries.
• Manage and make adjustments to programs as needed
• Run daily Fill Rate, Out of Stock, and other reports each Morning.
• Upload all product distributions.
• Upload all advertisement distributions.
• Upload and track holiday distributions
• Run daily zero inventory orders, communicate order needs to suppliers
• Run daily weights reports, report large variances to buyers
• Help set up bi-annual vendor showcase events
• Other duties as needed to support buying staff

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The Following

• 4-year degree preferred in Business, Marketing or related field or relevant experience of marketing, accounting and financial management practices preferred.
• Customer Service and/or retail experience a plus
• Reading, writing, math and communication skills at a proficient level, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instruction.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices a plus.
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions
• Spends long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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

Our Values –

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