Compliance Auditor

About the position

Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Compliance Auditor supporting retail store operations throughout Northern California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Primary responsibility includes auditing store compliance in all categories with Company policies on code dating and product rotation. Special focus will be placed on General Merchandise and Grocery categories. Auditors will ensure that out-of-code product has been removed and properly handled according to Company policies on product returns and hazardous waste handling. Auditors will review accuracy of store level self-audits and ensure all documentation is properly complete and retained as required. Auditors will review policies and procedures and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and efficacy of store level activities. Auditors will provide Store and Division Management reports on their findings along with recommendations for improving compliance with Company policy. Auditors will determine root cause of issues hindering compliance and make recommendations for improvement. Auditors will provide training to Store and District associates as appropriate. Auditors may be assigned other related duties and responsibilities which may include review and development of code dating policies at supply chain facilities or review of related processes like compliance with product recalls, handling of hazardous waste and product returns processing.

Responsibilities

• Works with Manager and Director of Food Safety on development of audit processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Company policies.
• Conducts audits in designated categories to ensure compliance with product rotation and removal policies.
• Removes any out of compliance product and ensures proper handling for return or destruction.
• Completes review of store level self-audit paperwork to ensure accuracy and proper retention.
• Completes documentation of audit findings and recommendations to Store Director and Division Management.
• Conducts targeted or focused audits on specific items or categories as directed.
• Verifies compliance with federal and state regulations as well as existing policies/procedures of our company.
• Makes recommendations on changes to processes or procedures based on audit results.
• Executes audit/project procedures based upon the defined objectives under the direction of the Senior Director Retail Support.
• Provides training to Stores and District Managers as appropriate.
• Provides division management periodic reports and analysis of audit findings and recommendations.
• Performs other duties and audits as directed.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in business, accounting, finance, or related degree is desirable.
• Completion of or current participation in the WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of both open and closed dating practices on all store products.
• Experience in a fresh department is a plus.
• Two or more years in a retail supervisory role including Retail Sales Manager, Center Store Manager, Customer Service Manager, Assistant Store Director or Operations Specialist.
• Five or more years retail experience including product code dating, product rotation, and product salvage is desirable.
• Prior experience in auditing is helpful but not required.

Benefits

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Bonus Eligible, where applicable
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off