Operations Associate

CB2; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

CB2 is seeking an Operations Associate in Costa Mesa, CA to keep the stockroom organized and support the sales floor. You will handle shipments, inventory tasks, and assist with store displays while upholding company policies and safety standards.

You’ll work with the team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled promptly, merchandise is accurately displayed, and store operations run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Retail experience and ability to operate in a fast-paced store environment.
• Experience maintaining stockroom accuracy and inventory controls.
• Ability to work collaboratively with store teams to maintain displays and floor readiness.
• Knowledge of safety standards and loss prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stockroom and ensure products are stocked and accessible for customers.
• Process shipments and handle curbside pickup orders and store transfers promptly.
• Prepare stockroom for inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Conduct stock checks and organize stockroom for efficiency.
• Greet customers and respond to questions, involving management as needed.
• Support store safety standards and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales Associates and Visual Merchants on floor layout and seasonal changes.
• Notify team of receipts, discrepancies, or merchandise condition.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

AS400

Zebra handheld devices

SKU tagging guns

POS systems

Job description

As a CB2 Operations Associate, you will play a vital role in maintaining an efficient stockroom and supporting the salesfloor. Reporting to the Assistant Store Leader, you’ll ensure timely customer order fulfillment, accurate inventory management, and well-presented store displays. You will collaborate with the store team to uphold company policies, foster an inclusive environment, and maintain safety, while learning and utilizing all relevant systems to support operational routines, pricing, and promotions. A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and strong multitasking skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

A day in the life as an Operations Associate...

• Assist the team with ensuring product and displays on the sales floor are stocked appropriately and available for customers to purchase
• Perform duties associated with receiving and processing incoming shipments. Process all incoming and outgoing packages, including customer curbside pick-up orders, ship from store, buy online pickup in store, in a timely manner
• Assist in preparing the stockroom for inventory and perform assigned inventory duties
• Perform prompt and accurate stock checks, while maintaining an organized and efficient stockroom
• Greet and receive customers in a welcoming manner, respond to customer questions, and involve higher level management, as appropriate
• Maintain an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines provided by management or the Human Resources Department and/or as outlined in the Associate Policy Guide
• Organize and maintain the stockroom with the Operations Team
• Work closely with the Sales Associates, Visual Merchant and management team to maintain the sales area, including merchandise and the physical space
• Assist the Visual Merchant to support seasonal floor changes, as needed
• Inform the Operations Team and the Visual Merchant of the receipt of any new items, any overages or shortages of merchandise, and/or the condition of merchandise

What you'll bring to the table...

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with customers and other associates
• General office equipment, including computer and printer, Zebra handheld devices, AS400 system, company email system, company learning management system, telephone/intercom system, copier, fax machine, SKU and tagger guns, tape machine, small hand tools, ladders, step stools, hand truck/dolly, baler, calculator, electronic two-way radio with earpiece or Theatro communication system
• Good reading and written language skills (English), strong communication skills, basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence, data entry skills
• Ability to work in a flexible environment, shift quickly as our business evolves, and focus on continuous learning
• Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training
• Demonstrate creative problem solving to maintain a solutions-oriented and teamwork focus

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Customer service experience preferred
• Retail experience preferred