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Retail Operations Associate jobs are open across grocery, big-box, specialty, and e-commerce retail, at every level from entry-level to senior associate and team lead, with specializations in inventory management, store systems, and loss prevention. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Requisition: 558800
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133419)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The overall objective of this role is to drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.
Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. As a contributing influencer of Margin performance via sales, vendor allowance and/or inventory performance, it is critical that the Analyst work with Category, Retail, Distribution, Pricing and Vendors to support the execution of comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated financial programs. They lead and research sales, inventory and margin/COGS issues and coordinate resources to bring resolution, create weekly and monthly scorecards and perform additional duties as needed Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.
Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in one of our offices located in Carlisle, PA., or Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.
- Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
- Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
- Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
- Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
- Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
- Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes
- Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
- Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions
- Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
- Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including accounts payable and account reconciliations
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate to all levels of management and outside vendors
- Ability to multitask several projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer-centric
- Strong Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- General Accounting knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- SAP S4/Hanna
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 558800
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133419)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose:
The overall objective of this role is to drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.
Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. As a contributing influencer of Margin performance via sales, vendor allowance and/or inventory performance, it is critical that the Analyst work with Category, Retail, Distribution, Pricing and Vendors to support the execution of comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated financial programs. They lead and research sales, inventory and margin/COGS issues and coordinate resources to bring resolution, create weekly and monthly scorecards and perform additional duties as needed Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.
Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in one of our offices located in Carlisle, PA., or Salisbury, NC.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.
- Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
- Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
- Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
- Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
- Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
- Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes
- Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
- Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions
- Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
- Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including accounts payable and account reconciliations
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate to all levels of management and outside vendors
- Ability to multitask several projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer-centric
- Strong Analytical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- General Accounting knowledge required
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- SAP S4/Hanna
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
#LI-CC1
#LI-Hybrid
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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Who's Hiring
- Guitar Center48
- Amazon43
- DICK'S Sporting Goods8
- SMCP3
- DoorDash3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail operations associate jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with point-of-sale and inventory management systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended shifts
- Familiarity with planogram execution and merchandise resets
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
- Experience with cycle counts, receiving processes, or stock replenishment
Tips for Your Retail Operations Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to store systems
Retail operations roles prioritize hands-on tool experience, so list the specific point-of-sale systems, inventory platforms, and scheduling software you've used by name. Hiring managers scan for these before reading anything else on your resume.
Highlight shrink reduction and accuracy metrics
Retail operations associate postings frequently ask for experience reducing shrinkage or improving inventory accuracy. Quantify your contribution in concrete terms, such as cycle count completion rates or receiving discrepancy reductions, rather than describing duties in general terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail operations associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by shift type before you apply
Many retail operations associate openings are overnight, early morning, or split-shift positions. Confirm the schedule in the posting before applying so you don't waste time on roles whose hours don't work for you.
Prepare scenario answers about vendor check-in
Interviewers for retail operations roles commonly ask how you've handled vendor delivery discrepancies or damaged merchandise. Prepare two specific examples that show you followed receiving protocols and escalated correctly, not just that you noticed a problem.
Negotiate start dates around training cycles
Retail chains often run structured onboarding cohorts tied to store calendar resets. When you receive an offer, ask when the next training cohort begins so you can align your start date and avoid a gap where you'd be waiting without structured support.
Retail Operations Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail operations associates?
The most active employers for retail operations associates right now are Guitar Center, Amazon, and DICK'S Sporting Goods, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking frequently gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is highest.
How many retail operations associate jobs are remote?
About 47% of retail operations associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role involves physical store tasks. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include corporate operations coordination, e-commerce fulfillment support, and inventory systems administration roles within larger retail organizations.
How do you become a retail operations associate?
Start by gaining experience in a customer-facing or stock room retail role, since most employers want candidates who understand store floor workflows. From there, build familiarity with inventory management and point-of-sale systems. Applying to entry-level operations roles at high-volume retailers is a practical path, as many promote from within once you demonstrate reliability and process adherence.
Can you get hired as a retail operations associate with little experience?
Yes, many retail operations associate roles are designed for candidates with limited formal experience, especially at large-format grocery and big-box chains. Emphasize transferable skills like physical stamina, attention to detail in counting or organizing, and comfort following detailed procedures. Overnight and early-morning shifts are often the easiest entry points, as competition for those openings tends to be lower.
What does the retail operations associate interview process look like?
Most retail operations associate interviews involve an initial phone screen with a store or district manager, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect situational questions about handling receiving errors, managing back-stock during peak periods, and prioritizing tasks when the floor is short-staffed. Some employers include a brief walk-through of the stockroom or receiving area as part of the final interview.
Where can I find and apply to retail operations associate jobs?
You can find and apply to retail operations associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, location, and preferred shift type, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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