Assistant Store Manager, Operations, Full-Time

Reformation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Clothing discount

Fertility support (Carrot)

Volunteer time off

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Reformation in New York seeks an Assistant Store Manager of Retail Operations to execute store processes, manage budgets, and provide clear reporting. This hands-on, big-picture role works with store and HQ leaders.

You will drive efficiencies, train staff, monitor inventory, and ensure loss prevention standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver the brand's growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in retail operations and retail management
• Experience working with a sales or retail organization and/or operationally intensive business
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to set the standard for operational efficiency, adhering to processes and systems to maximize team and business results
• Motivated to get results, and maintain the most accurate inventory possible.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and Google
• The skills to collaborate with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• High attention to detail, a proactive sense of urgency and ability to prioritize important work and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to train, coach, and lead by example and the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities.
• Strategic problem solver - assess the situation, identify opportunities, dependably execute

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure execution of applicable policies, procedures, and updates
• Implements, maintains and continuously manages suitable tools and metrics to support project effectiveness while aligning with the growing and scaling needs of Reformation
• Executes and maintains business processes, best practices, and other documentation
• Interfaces regularly with key cross-functional partners to solicit, evaluate and filter feedback to ensure teams’ perspectives and needs are included in decision-making
• Develops compelling, insightful recommendations through data, analysis and qualitative learning
• Performs ad hoc analysis and business operations reporting
• Supports budget management and reporting for store location
• Identifies and prioritizes the company’s strategic initiatives and serves as change agent
• Partners with Store Manager and Corporate Field Leaders to develop framework for tackling complex business problems, and works to achieve critical business goals
• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies - support better management reporting, information flow, and organizational planning
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and supervise all finished goods inventory moves and transfers including allocations/receiving, inventory adjustments, RTVs, damages/defects.
• Run variance reports, audits, and support annual physical inventories
• Oversee regular inventory counts; monitor and assist with monthly cycle counts and inventory reconciliations in stores
• Help teams meet shrink goals by executing Loss Prevention standards, and conducting Loss Prevention awareness training
• Maintain a Retail Operations training guide
• Provide digital and on-site training as needed to maintain efficient and knowledgeable operations competencies in store
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from retail, DC, and corporate teams
• Complete weekly and monthly inventory reporting
• Track operational metric performance on a weekly basis to ensure SLA compliance

Skills

Retail Operations

Retail Management

Excel

Data Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory control

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Assistant Store Manager, Operations, Full-Time

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

The Role:

The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for executing operational standards in their Reformation store location. The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations will help standardize processes and execute strategies for project management, budget management, and internal reporting. They will roll-up their sleeves to help drive real, sustainable implementation. The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations Manager is a big picture thinker and a hands-on doer; is smart, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working with all levels in the store and HQ Leadership. This is a great role for a motivated self-starter looking to gain a deep understanding of a vertically integrated fashion business and managing the challenges that come from a quickly growing company. The ideal person is willing to pitch in anywhere there's an opportunity--big and small--even if it is outside of the normal job responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

• Partners with cross functional teams to ensure execution of applicable policies, procedures, and updates
• Implements, maintains and continuously manages suitable tools and metrics to support project effectiveness while aligning with the growing and scaling needs of Reformation
• Executes and maintains business processes, best practices, and other documentation
• Interfaces regularly with key cross-functional partners to solicit, evaluate and filter feedback to ensure teams’ perspectives and needs are included in decision-making
• Develops compelling, insightful recommendations through data, analysis and qualitative learning
• Performs ad hoc analysis and business operations reporting
• Supports budget management and reporting for store location
• Identifies and prioritizes the company’s strategic initiatives and serves as change agent
• Partners with Store Manager and Corporate Field Leaders to develop framework for tackling complex business problems, and works to achieve critical business goals

Retail Operations

• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies - support better management reporting, information flow, and organizational planning
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and supervise all finished goods inventory moves and transfers including allocations/receiving, inventory adjustments, RTVs, damages/defects.
• Run variance reports, audits, and support annual physical inventories
• Oversee regular inventory counts; monitor and assist with monthly cycle counts and inventory reconciliations in stores
• Help teams meet shrink goals by executing Loss Prevention standards, and conducting Loss Prevention awareness training.

People Management/ Training

• Maintain a Retail Operations training guide
• Provide digital and on-site training as needed to maintain efficient and knowledgeable operations competencies in store

Reporting / Communication

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from retail, DC, and corporate teams
• Complete weekly and monthly inventory reporting
• Track operational metric performance on a weekly basis to ensure SLA compliance

What You’ll Bring:

• 2-3 years experience in retail operations and retail management
• Experience working with a sales or retail organization and/or operationally intensive business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to set the standard for operational efficiency, adhering to processes and systems to maximize team and business results, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Motivated to get results, and maintain the most accurate inventory possible.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong working knowledge of excel and google
• The skills to collaborate with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• High attention to detail, a proactive sense of urgency and ability to prioritize important work and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to train, coach, and lead by example and the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities.
• Driven approach to take on new challenges with the self-motivation for your work and career that inspires others
• An effective and expedient problem-solver, strong business acumen with a keen attention to detail
• Positive attitude and feels there is no task too small and no task too large
• Strategic problem solver - assess the situation, identify opportunities, dependably execute
• Solution-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment, as well as situations of ambiguity and uncertainty
• Understanding of Retail Labor Laws

Compensation:

The wage for this full-time position is $50,000 - $75,000 per year.

• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Daily open availability across a full 7 day work week
• Able to work flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, & holidays if required to meet the needs of the business)

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot , and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.