Retail Operations Specialist Jobs
Retail Operations Specialist jobs are open across grocery, apparel, big-box, and e-commerce retail at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior and operations manager, with specializations in inventory control, store compliance, and supply chain coordination. 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in retail operations specialist jobs.
- 2 or more years of retail operations, store management, or inventory control experience
- Proficiency with POS systems, inventory management software, or warehouse management platforms
- Experience conducting cycle counts, audits, or planogram resets
- Strong understanding of loss prevention procedures and shrink reduction practices
- Ability to analyze sales and inventory reports to identify operational gaps
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Retail Operations Specialist Job Search
Quantify inventory and shrink results
Retail operations resumes that land interviews show specific outcomes: reduced out-of-stock rates, improved planogram compliance scores, or cycle count accuracy improvements. Hiring managers in this field scan for evidence you moved a metric, not just that you performed tasks.
Match your tools to the job posting
Many postings call out specific systems like warehouse management platforms, POS software, or workforce scheduling tools. Mirror the exact tool names from the posting in your resume's skills section so your application clears automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists retail operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by store format type
Operations workflows differ sharply between high-volume discount stores, specialty boutiques, and distribution-linked big-box formats. Filter your search by format or banner name so your experience with one environment is directly relevant to the role you're applying for.
Prepare a compliance or audit scenario answer
Interviewers for operations roles almost always ask how you handled a compliance failure, inventory discrepancy, or failed audit. Prepare a specific walkthrough using a real example: what broke, what you did, and what the outcome was after your fix.
Follow up after the final interview round
Retail operations hiring timelines often stall when district or regional managers are looped in for final approval. A short follow-up email to your direct interviewer after five business days signals continued interest and keeps your application visible during that gap.
Retail Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most retail operations specialists?
HEB, AHOLD Delhaize, and Apple are hiring the most retail operations specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike around seasonal resets and fiscal-year planning cycles.
How many retail operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 55% of retail operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most store-level roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include vendor compliance coordination, e-commerce operations support, and corporate-level inventory planning positions.
How do you become a retail operations specialist?
Start in a store-level role such as department lead, floor supervisor, or inventory associate to build direct experience with day-to-day operations. From there, take on cycle count responsibilities, planogram execution, or shrink prevention projects to develop a portfolio of measurable outcomes. Familiarity with inventory management software and loss prevention procedures is essential before moving into a dedicated operations specialist title.
Can you get hired as a retail operations specialist with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level retail operations specialist roles are open to candidates with strong floor experience even without a formal operations title. Emphasize any exposure to inventory audits, store resets, or compliance checks in previous retail jobs. Certifications in supply chain basics or retail management can help offset a thinner resume and signal readiness for the operational scope of the role.
What does the retail operations specialist interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your retail background and familiarity with operations tools. A second round typically involves a hiring manager or store director and includes scenario-based questions about inventory discrepancies, compliance failures, or vendor issues. Some employers add a final round with a district or regional manager, particularly for roles that touch multiple store locations.
Where can I find and apply to retail operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to retail operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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