Description
About the Position
The Operations Associate supports the Store Management team in the achievement of the store's goals by providing organization of shipping and receiving, inventory control, back-of-house maintenance, and related housekeeping activities.
The Operations Associate is a key member of the store team and must be a professional detail-oriented person with a sense of urgency and motivation.
A day in the life
- All tasks involved with accurate daily operations of the stock room and processing of store merchandise to the selling floor and / or stock room, and all communication and documentation related to the stock coordination function.
- Ensure stockroom priorities are aligned with sales floor priorities. Build and implement a game plan to react appropriately to business opportunities and trends.
- Partner with management team on the implementation of monthly visual directives by ensuring that merchandise is received and processed in a timely manner and available for the sales floor and sales staff.
- Ensure markdowns are taken and that merchandise is properly packaged, ticketed, and logged following all processes and procedures.
Ensure merchandise is safely stored and easily located for replenishment for the sales floor.
- Practice security measures that help deter theft, understand the procedures for handling transfers in or out, receiving new merchandise, and handling merchandise discrepancies.
- Contribute to positive employee relations through effective communication, teamwork and partnership with co-workers and the management team.
- Maintain the stockroom areas in a neat and orderly manner, and in keeping with the Company's Operational and Safety policies.
- Ensure standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and organization in stockroom and on selling floor.
Qualifications for the Position
- High School diploma, preferred.
- 1 year of warehouse / shipping and receiving experience, preferred.
- Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 100 lbs. while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques
- Ability to operate and read scanning equipment for extended periods of time.
- Excellent attention to detail, follow-up, and organizational skills
- Strong planning and time-management skills, with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and management as well as strong and palpable sense of urgency for implementing courses of action.
- Ability to be on your feet and maneuver around the store during shift hours.
Our Core Values : The Lilly Way. Rooted in our bold, original, and inclusive brand outlook, these principles define how we do things The Lilly Way.
- We take pride in the pursuit of excellence
- We create our own path
- We become stronger together
- We operate with integrity
- We make the world a brighter place
- We continuously improve
- We have fun in the process
Doing Our Part
As a company we commit to corporate social responsibility. We believe in doing the right thing for our people, the places we work, and our planet.
We believe in a respectful and inclusive workplace. We recognize the importance of serving the communities where our employees work and live.
We are cognizant of the impact that our operations can have on the environment and actively explore and pursue environmentally-friendly processes throughout our business.
This position is expected to contribute to the advancement of these principles.
A Little More to Know
- This position is classified as a part-time, non-exempt position.
- This position is based In-Store at our Lilly Pulitzer Retail Location.
- Given the seasonality of the business, this position may require flexible working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- This position is expected to collaborate effectively with other individuals in alignment with our Core Values.