Seasonal Stock Associate

Under Armour, Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports apparel company in Ottawa is seeking Seasonal Stock Teammates to support store operations during busy seasons. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and available for a flexible schedule. Responsibilities include processing shipments, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring a clean and organized stockroom. This position offers opportunities for regular part-time and full-time roles and a fun team atmosphere.

Benefits

Participation in contests for prizes

High-energy work environment

Priority for future hiring periods

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Flexible schedule availability required.
• Familiarity with technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise shipments.
• Replenish the sales floor.
• Manage markdowns and re-ticketing.

Skills

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Listening skills

Communication skills

Fluency in local language

Collaborative skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Computers

Hand-held devices

Mobile devices

Job description

Job Highlights

$17.50 - $19.69 per hour!

Our Seasonal Stock Teammates keep the ball moving in our stores during our busiest seasons, making sure our products are always available for our customers. The Stock Teammate is responsible for maximizing selling potential by ensuring the efficient and effective flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor. The Stock Teammate is accountable for delivering on all aspects of stockroom standard operating procedures (SOP) and achieving the brand standards for shipment processing, replenishment, markdowns, and merchandising. If you’re looking for opportunities to earn money and stay busy during your summer or holiday break, we’re looking for you!

We count on our Stock Teammates to:

• Process merchandise shipments
• Replenish the sales floor
• Manage markdowns and re-ticketing, stock transfers and damaged goods
• Keep the stockroom and the sales floor stocked, clean and organized

To be considered for this role, you must meet these minimum requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Available to work a flexible schedule
• Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as computers, hand-held and mobile devices)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the role

You’ll be considered an elite candidate if you also have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or inventory management role (preferred, not required)

Perks our Seasonal Part-Time Stock Teammates receive:

• Ability to participate in special contests with opportunity to win merchandise and other exclusive prizes
• High-energy and inclusive environment, working alongside people who aren’t afraid of a challenge and appreciate the power of a team
• Priority consideration to return for future seasonal hiring periods
• Opportunities for regular part-time and full-time roles

The Stock Associate contributes to store sales and KPI targets by maximizing selling potential through ensuring the efficient and effective flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor. This role reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for delivering on all aspects of stockroom standard operating procedures (SOP/Retail Operations Manual) and achieving the brand standards for shipment processing, replenishment, markdowns, merchandising and cycle counts. The Stock Associate will assume the Sales Specialist responsibilities in their absence.

Your Impact

• Execute store operations with particular focus on product flow to/from the sales floor
• Deliver omni-channel requests in line with UA process and policy through digital experience

Brand Image & Customer Experience

• Model the UA service culture and customer expectations
• When assisting athletes communicate brand messages according to UA Service Model
• Support, understand and adhere to Under Armour’s visual standards to maximize merchandise presentations when flowing product from the stockroom to the sales floor

Retail Operations

• Consistently achieve brand productivity standards for shipment processing, replenishment, markdowns, merchandising and cycle counts through utilizing the company tools and resources
• Maintain stockroom standard operating procedures (SOP/Retail Operations Manual) to support efficient and effective handling and placement of merchandise, visual props, marketing and fixtures in order to maximize sales and productivity
• Execute efficient and effective shipment processing by following processing and placement guidelines; track and communicate units per hour productivity to store leadership
• Engage in, maintain and support safety standards on sales floor and in the stockroom; communicate safety concerns to store leadership
• Aware of and follows Loss Prevention policies; advise management of any unusual internal or external activity
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve store goals
• Accountable for self-development, while seizing growth opportunities to increase performance

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy, literacy, listening, and communication skills
• Fluency in local language
• Proficient in use of computers and other technology
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Requirements

• 0-3 months working in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle or relocate products up to 25 lbs/12kgs
• Able to move about for extended periods of time with short breaks to handle products
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist in performing the essential responsibilities

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].