Operations Associate

Ralph Lauren; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Incentive compensation

Learning opportunities

Robust benefits

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Edina, MN is seeking a motivated store operations associate to deliver an exemplary customer experience across Shipping/Receiving, stock room, and cash office while supporting repairs and admin duties.

You will handle inventory prep, process shipments, and collaborate with multiple departments to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and a welcoming in-store atmosphere; lifting up to 30 lbs and navigating the sales floor as needed.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment which projects Ralph Lauren’s elevated image and character.
• Strong time management with multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player willing to partner with and support all departments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with inventory preparation and execution.
• Partner to assess store processes and procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Provide suggestions and solutions when appropriate.
• Maintain all supplies for Office and Facilities needs and Grooming products for associates.
• Work with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are approved correctly and promptly.
• Support new and existing loss prevention procedures to support shrink reduction and asset protection.
• Coordinate the engraving and embossing services.
• Ensure incoming and outgoing merchandise are processed according to company regulations and standards.
• Read and execute transfer documents, shipping documents, alteration documents, inventory count sheets, UPS documents, sales tickets, invoices, etc.
• Control and replenish supplies as requested by the General and Department Manager.
• Demonstrate a true passion and respect for the product.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication

Relevant work experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

Outlook

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this job is $17.5 - $24 per hour; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location. We will meet minimum wage and/or any other applicable legal pay requirements based on city, county, and state requirements.

Benefits

Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Provide an exemplary customer experience by maintaining efficient and effective support in all store Operations functions as needed, including but not limited to: Shipping/Receiving, Stock Room, Cash Office, repairs, and operational administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support with inventory preparation and execution.
• Partner to assess store processes and procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Provide suggestions and solutions when appropriate.
• Maintain all supplies for Office and Facilities needs and Grooming products for associates.
• Work with Accounts Payable to make sure all invoices are approved correctly and promptly.
• Support new and existing loss prevention procedures to support shrink reduction and all asset protection procedures.
• Coordinate the engraving and embossing services.
• Ensure that incoming and outgoing merchandise are processed according to company regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and execute transfer documents, shipping documents, alteration documents, inventory count sheets, UPS documents, sales tickets, invoices etc
• Responsible for the control and replenishment of supplies as requested by the General and Department Manager.
• Demonstrate a true passion and respect for the product.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Enthusiasm and ability to build and maintain an environment which projects Ralph Lauren’s desired elevated image and character
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Collaborative team player willing to partner with and support all departments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience preferred
• Strong computer skills preferred: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, and Outlook
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cashwrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift up to 30 lbs. and climb moderately utilizing a ladder as trained under RL Health & Safety guidelines
• Ability to operate the register, stand, move and walk for multiple hours

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.