Entry Level Retail Operations Specialist Jobs

New grad retail operations specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated eye for process improvement can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Amazon, TikTok, and Walgreens hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles1,166+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type84% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Operations Assistant
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Operations Assistant
WelbeHealth
Stockton, California
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$26 - $35/hr
On-Site
High School
501-1,000

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Academic Operations Specialist
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Academic Operations Specialist
Think Academy US
San Jose, California
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
$25 - $28/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Operations Specialist
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Operations Specialist
Northwestern Mutual
Chesterfield, Missouri
Customer Service & Support
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
$50k - $55k/yr
On-Site
None

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Financial Operations Analyst
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Financial Operations Analyst
Chubb Insurance
Richmond, Indiana
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Supply Chain
Audit
Procurement & Purchasing
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Operations Associate
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Operations Associate
Verse Medical
New York, New York
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Customer Service
Customer Support
$62k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Entry Level Retail Operations Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon99
  • TikTok57
  • Walgreens45
  • JPMorganChase28
  • Oscar Management Corporation20

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software210
  • Retail128
  • Healthcare & Medical Services69
  • Education61
  • Banking & Financial Services59

Entry Level Retail Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level retail operations specialist job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who understand inventory management, store workflows, and basic data reporting. Internship experience at a retailer, coursework in supply chain or business operations, and familiarity with point-of-sale or inventory software all strengthen an application. Highlighting any hands-on retail or customer-facing experience, even from part-time or volunteer work, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with no field exposure.

Which companies hire entry level retail operations specialists?

Companies hiring entry level retail operations specialists right now include Amazon, TikTok, and Walgreens, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad range of employers, including national retail chains, grocery and specialty store groups, and consumer goods companies building out their store operations and loss prevention teams.

Are there remote entry level retail operations specialist jobs?

Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of store operations work. About 16% of entry level retail operations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to focus on data entry, inventory reporting, or vendor coordination tasks that can be completed off the floor.

Are these new grad retail operations specialist jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or coursework as a substitute for full-time history, and treats a portfolio of class projects or retail volunteer work as a genuine qualification rather than a placeholder.

Which industries hire the most entry level retail operations specialists?

Entry Level retail operations specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run high-volume store networks that need early-career candidates to support inventory accuracy, vendor check-ins, and daily operations reporting under experienced team leads.