Operations Associate

CB2; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CB2 is seeking an Operations Associate in Seattle to uphold stockroom efficiency and support the salesfloor. Reporting to the Assistant Store Leader, you’ll ensure timely order fulfillment, accurate inventory, and well-presented displays while upholding store policies.

You’ll collaborate with the store team, learn relevant systems, and contribute to safety, loss prevention, and customer service. A positive attitude, multitasking, and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock products and displays on the sales floor for customers.
• Receive and process shipments, including curbside pickup and ship-from-store.
• Prepare stockroom for inventory and perform inventory duties.
• Conduct prompt and accurate stock checks and maintain an organized stockroom.
• Greet customers and respond to questions, escalating as needed to management.
• Maintain store safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Visual Merchant and management to maintain the floor and seasonal changes.
• Inform team of new items, overages or shortages and merchandise condition.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Tools

AS400 system

Zebra handheld devices

SKU tagging guns

Theatro/communication system

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