Center Store Operations Specialist at Vons in Dallas, TX

2401 E RANDOL MILL RD STE 400 76011 ARLINGTON,TX Tarrant UNITED STATES

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.

Position Purpose

The Center Store Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting, monitoring, and driving execution of division merchandising strategies across assigned stores. This position partners with Store Directors, Department Managers, and store leadership teams to improve merchandising standards, operational execution, sales performance, gross profit, labor efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Center Store Operations Specialist provides coaching, training, and guidance to develop store teams and ensure consistent execution of company programs and initiatives across the division. Key Responsibilities Merchandising & Operational Excellence

• Monitor and support execution of division merchandising plans within assigned stores.
• Partner with Department Managers and Store Directors to implement merchandising strategies and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate department presentation, product merchandising, cleanliness, compliance, and program execution.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and merchandising standards are consistently followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and store execution.

Store Support & Performance Improvement

• Travel to assigned stores to provide operational guidance and support.
• Work closely with Department Managers and Store Directors to achieve sales, gross profit, and labor objectives.
• Assess store-level performance and develop improvement plans where needed.
• Review department conditions and implement corrective actions to improve results.
• Support execution of company initiatives and performance improvement programs.

Training & Development

• Train and develop Department Managers and store teams on merchandising, operations, and business fundamentals.
• Provide coaching in product knowledge, customer service, sales techniques, and operational processes.
• Help leaders understand financial performance, labor management, and profitability drivers.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs and development efforts.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Performance Management & Business Analysis

• Evaluate store performance through sales, gross profit, labor percentage, and operational metrics.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve business results.
• Conduct store visits and assess execution against established goals and standards.
• Provide recommendations to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide performance feedback and developmental input regarding Department Managers to Store Directors.

Leadership & Partnership

• Build effective working relationships with Store Directors, Department Managers, and district leadership teams.
• Influence business results through coaching, mentoring, and collaborative leadership.
• Promote accountability and consistent execution across multiple locations.
• Support a culture focused on customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned departments and merchandising programs.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of grocery retail experience with a strong understanding of Front End, Grocery, and Fresh Operations.
• Previous Department Manager and Store Director experience required.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, retail operations, labor management, and profitability.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate others without direct supervisory authority.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and business performance measurement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively throughout the division.
• Division-wide travel up to 70%, including overnight travel as needed.
• Ability to work in retail store environments as well as office settings.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, and computer use.
• Must possess reliable transportation and be available for multi-state travel.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Influence
• Merchandising Excellence
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Acumen
• Team Development
• Coaching & Training
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Business Analysis
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Accountability
• Results Orientation

The Center Store Operations Specialist plays a critical role in driving operational consistency, merchandising execution, leadership development, and financial performance across multiple stores. Through coaching, training, business analysis, and store support, this position helps ensure stores achieve company objectives while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

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 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$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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About the Company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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