Operations Lead

KITH; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith Malibu store is seeking an Operations Lead to work closely with the Operations Manager, supervising stock associates and the daily merchandising workflow. You will oversee shipments, inventory accuracy, and back-of-house communications with Warehouse and HQ teams, while training staff and ensuring smooth store operations.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ months in customer-facing roles and 1+ year in retail or apparel operations, with strong communication and leadership abilities for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Thorough communication with customers and staff.
• Efficient time management to handle stock and front-of-house tasks.
• Ability to multi-task across stock, reception, and housekeeping.
• Natural leadership to guide a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shipment receiving and processing procedures are followed.
• Keep stockroom organized and merchandised neatly.
• Audit damaged merchandise, re-ticket, and handle phone orders.
• Track productivity and report on team performance to leadership.
• Record delivery information and communicate daily goals to staff.
• Manage shipment supplies and fixtures, coordinating with leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized stockroom and support operational cleanliness.
• Influence staff toward efficient, process-driven operations.
• Assist management with housekeeping and store operations.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Physical stamina

Job description

Location: Malibu store

Status: Full Time

Compensation: $22.00-$25.00/hr

Position Summary

The Kith Operations Lead is the right hand to the Operations Manager. Supervises merchandise handling process. Supervises and provides training for the daily activities of all stock associates in partnership with the Operations Manager. Maintains an organized stockroom. Oversees replenishment process and provides leadership team with feedback regarding staff performance and inventory need to know. Manages shipping and receiving of in store merchandise and communicates with Warehouse and HQ teams. Point person for back-of-house matters when Operations Manager is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures execution of all shipment receiving and processing procedures.
• Ensures adept product is neatly organized and placed in the stock room.
• Performs audit and transfers of damaged and defective merchandise, complete re-tickets, and phone orders.
• Tracks productivity and ensures that the team is meeting the standards and efficiency set by upper management.
• Ensures all delivery information is recorded and accurately reported.
• Communicates daily goals and priorities to support associates, redirects activities as necessary to achieve results.
• Manages shipment supplies and fixtures and communicates needs to the leadership team.
• Ensures the stockroom is neat, clean, and organized.
• Influences employees to support an operationally efficient and effective process driven environment.
• Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.

Special Projects/Tasks

• Participates and assists in Physical Inventories as required by the business.
• Assist Merchandising team during visual initiatives, as needed.

Requirements

Availability: Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays. Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.

Experience: 6+ months in a customer facing role. 1+ year in a retail environment. 1+ year in an apparel operations role.

Skills/Abilities: Thorough communication with customers, peers, and Direct-Report(s). Efficient time management skills. Effective multi-tasker Ability to manage/oversee multiple projects at once Ability to lift and move 25lbs. Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics: Detail-Oriented Self-Starter Organized Team Player Personal Characteristics: Supportive Solution-driven Natural Leader

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators. Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul. The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact. Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle through a distinct lens of personal storytelling, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Kith offers in-house apparel, accessories, and footwear collections for men, women, and children, and also has an ice cream parlor in every flagship and full-service restaurants in select locations. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company’s chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the Kith’s CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Under his guidance, the brand has become known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, BMW, the NFL, Disney, Versace, Giorgio Armani and many others. In addition to his role at Kith, Fieg also serves as the first-ever Creative Director of the New York Knicks, and the Chairman of the Board of The Kinnect Foundation, Kith’s in-house non-profit, which is devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.