Operations and Support Associate

Ralph Lauren; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking an Operations Support Associate in Simpsonville, Kentucky to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations in retail stores. This role involves handling deliveries, processing merchandise, and maintaining stock room organization.

You will also create memorable customer experiences and assist with visual merchandising according to company guidelines. Candidates may be offered either full-time or part-time positions, with opportunities for advancement into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Back of house experience in a high-volume specialty environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
• Physical capability to lift up to 30 lbs and work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations in retail stores.
• Handle receiving deliveries and maintaining stock room organization.
• Create memorable customer experiences through exceptional service.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

As an Operations Support Associate at Polo Ralph Lauren, you play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to‑day operations in our retail stores. You will handle receiving deliveries, processing merchandise as per company guidelines, supporting the sales floor, maintaining stock room organization, and managing inventory levels on both the sales floor and in the stock room. This position may be offered as full‑time or part‑time, depending on candidate availability and business needs. The Operations Support Associate is primarily a non‑selling role; however, this can shift as business dictates. Operations Associates are the entry point for future Leadership roles within Ralph Lauren where you can begin to write your Next Great Chapter.

Inventory Management & Operations

• Process freight within specified Units per Hour goals, including markups/markdowns and EAS tagging
• Inspect deliveries for damages, verify packaging, and ensure proper sensor/tag placement
• Execute daily RFID inventory scans for accurate floor replenishment
• Manage "Ship to Home" orders and store‑to‑store transfers
• Complete ISOS replenishment activities and stock room resets
• Process retickets, create tags, and associate RFID tags
• Maintain organized stockroom and sales floor inventory levels using company guidelines

Customer Service & Sales Floor Support

• Create memorable customer experiences through exceptional service
• Support Brand Ambassadors with stock checks and merchandise delivery
• Greet and assist customers with their shopping needs when on sales floor
• Process sales transactions and follow company policies for returns, discounts, and customer data capture
• Maintain clean, welcoming sales floor and fitting rooms
• Balance operational tasks while prioritizing customer experience

Visual Merchandising & Store Standards

• Participate in visual merchandising of sales floor
• Maintain store presentation standards following company guidelines
• Provide feedback to Management on product and category opportunities

Professional Standards

• Foster a positive work environment aligned with RL values
• Collaborate effectively with team members
• Participate in training and company initiatives
• Support store operations in both front and back of house functions

Qualifications

• Back of house experience or similar industry experience in a complex, high‑volume or high‑profile specialty environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cash‑wrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift/climb up to 30 lbs. and climb moderately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required).
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management, and co‑workers.