Stock Associate

Acne Studios; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Acne Studios is seeking a part-time Stock Associate for our Pelham store in London. You will support seamless store operations and back-of-house processes, ensuring efficient inventory management and an outstanding client experience.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced luxury retail setting. You will handle shipments, cycle counts, planogram adherence, and safe stock handling while delivering top-tier service to customers.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Support seamless store operations through back-of-house processes.
• Assist with inventory management and stockroom organization.
• Process shipments and ensure stock rotation and product availability.
• Oversee deliveries and inbound/outbound shipments for smooth flow between locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized stock environment and support safety standards.

Skills

High organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clear communication

Multitasking

Tools

RFID scanners

Handheld inventory devices

Inventory management systems

POS back-office systems

Job description

Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone's contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

We are looking for a part-time Stock Associate for our Pelham store. As Stock Associate at Acne Studios you will work collaboratively with your team to establish and nurture loyal and engaging customer relationships, drive sales and positive business outcomes in which your service and attentiveness take center stage.

This is a part-time (50%) role, from Tuesday to Saturday.

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your main contribution will be to support seamless store operations through efficient back-of-house processes that directly impact the overall customer experience. To ensure your success in this role, we provide training and guidance in inventory management, stockroom organization, shipment processing, and operational excellence. You will play a vital role behind the scenes by:

• Managing and executing omni channel services
• Welcoming and guiding customers through a smooth customer cycle tending to all details and providing them with the best-in-class client experience
• Proactively monitor inventory levels and restocks merchandise to maintain product availability throughout the day.
• The role involves overseeing the upkeep of the stockroom, managing inventory, and planning and coordinating all back-of-house (BOH) operational tasks. Additionally, you will oversee receiving and processing deliveries, ensuring regular stock rotation, proper allocations, and adherence to correct processes and procedures.
• Conduct accurate inventory counts with strong attention to detail, minimizing discrepancies and shrinkage.
• Identify inventory issues early and communicate effectively with management to resolve them.
• Maintain a clean, orderly stock environment to support safety standards and improve workflow efficiency.
• Expertly pricing, organizing, and presenting merchandise to create an appealing and customer-friendly shopping environment.
• Streamline the processing of inbound and outbound shipments with precision, managing the flow between distribution centers, among stores, and for client deliveries.

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific personal qualities for this role:

• Strong sense of urgency and initiative when completing stocking tasks.
• Highly organized, with the ability to maintain structured stockroom systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail when labeling, counting, and verifying merchandise.
• Reliable and consistent, with a strong work ethic and commitment to task completion.
• Physically capable of lifting, moving, and organizing merchandise safely.
• Able to multitask efficiently in fast-paced retail environments.
• Clear communicator who works well with both sales staff and management.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

• Experience using inventory management systems (e.g., RFID scanners, handheld inventory devices, POS back-office systems).
• Familiarity with stockroom operations, including receiving shipments, unloading deliveries, and processing merchandise.
• Knowledge of proper product handling, shelving standards, and safety protocols for lifting and storing items.
• Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciling stock discrepancies.
• Understanding of retail floor replenishment processes and planogram compliance.
• Background in maintaining organized stockrooms using labeling systems, bins, or zone layouts for efficient access.
• Experience working in fast-paced retail or warehouse environments with tight timelines.
• Knowledge of loss-prevention practices related to stock handling and inventory control.

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognising the potential in each individual. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity.

We may perform background checks for this position.