Part Time - Store Operations Assistant
Varley
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Job summary
Varley, a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman, is seeking a Store Operations Assistant in California to support stockroom and shop floor teams. You will ensure efficient product flow, accurate inventory handling, and a well-organised back-of-house environment.
Working with the Store Operations Lead, you will handle deliveries, replenishment, cycle counts, and seasonal stockroom layouts while maintaining safety and high standards in a fast-paced retail setting.
Qualifications
- Previous retail, stockroom, or warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
- Comfortable with manual handling and fast-paced environments.
- Basic experience with POS or inventory systems is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail and organisation.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
- Good time management and reliability.
- Strong team player with clear communication skills.
- Adaptable and quick to learn.
- Physically capable of stockroom tasks.
- Fully flexible, including weekends, peak seasons, and changing business demands.
Responsibilities
- Stockroom Support & Organisation: Receive, unpack, and process daily deliveries; keep stockroom clean and organised; label and store products correctly; follow systems and procedures; assist with seasonal reorganisation.
- Replenishment & Shop Floor Support: Replenish floor according to priorities; respond to stock requests; maintain core ranges and best sellers; flag shortages or high-demand items.
- Inventory Support & Accuracy: Support cycle counts and stock checks; assist with stock takes; report discrepancies and damaged stock; follow inventory processes.
- Seasonal Preparation & Space Support: Assist seasonal stockroom layouts; reorganise stock by category or collection; highlight space constraints; support adjustments during peak trading.
- Damaged Stock Processing: Identify and report damaged items; label and isolate; prepare stock for returns or write-offs; maintain damaged stock areas.
- Store Supplies Support: Monitor supplies and report replenishment needs; assist with unpacking and organising deliveries.
- Operational Standards & Compliance: Follow health and safety procedures; maintain BOH cleanliness; report hazards or issues promptly.
Skills
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Job description
Location: Brentwood Country Mart, California
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Store Manager/Store Operations Lead
Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York.
We create year-round collections designed to build an elevated wardrobe for how women live and move. From knitwear and outerwear to everyday staples and active pieces, our collections blend style, function, and versatility.
Varley exists to instil quiet confidence through meaningful connections that enhance everything women already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.
Our international family-run team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women. We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another.
The Store Operations Assistant supports the stockroom and shop floor teams by ensuring efficient product flow, accurate inventory handling, and consistent stockroom organisation.
This role is responsible for executing key operational tasks including deliveries, replenishment, stockroom organisation, and inventory support to ensure product availability and a smooth back-of-house operation.
Working closely with the Store Operations Lead, this role helps maintain high operational standards and contributes to an efficient, well-organised, and customer-ready store environment.
- Receive, unpack, and process daily deliveries accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe stockroom environment.
- Ensure products are correctly labelled, tagged, and stored in designated locations.
- Follow stockroom systems and procedures as directed by the Store Operations Lead.
- Support stockroom reorganisation for seasonal changes and delivery peaks.
- Replenish the shop floor accurately and in line with sales priorities.
- Respond promptly to stock requests from the retail team.
- Support product availability by maintaining core ranges and best sellers on the floor.
- Flag stock shortages, gaps, or high-demand items to the Store Operations Lead.
- Support cycle counts, stock checks, and audit processes.
- Assist in preparation for full and half-year stock takes.
- Report discrepancies, missing stock, or damage to the Store Operations Lead.
- Follow all inventory processes to maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
- Support implementation of seasonal stockroom layouts as directed by the Store Operations Lead.
- Assist in reorganising stock by category, season, or collection.
- Highlight potential space constraints or slow-moving product when observed.
- Support execution of stockroom adjustments during peak trading periods.
- Identify and report damaged or faulty stock immediately.
- Follow correct procedures for labelling and isolating damaged items.
- Support preparation of stock for returns, repairs, or write-offs.
- Maintain organisation of damaged stock areas.
- Monitor supply levels and report replenishment needs to the Store Operations Lead.
- Assist with unpacking and organising supply deliveries.
- Follow all health & safety and manual handling procedures.
- Maintain BOH cleanliness and organisation standards.
- Report hazards or operational issues promptly.
- Previous retail, stockroom, or warehouse experience preferred but not essential.
- Comfortable with manual handling and fast-paced environments.
- Basic experience with POS or inventory systems is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail and organisation.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and consistently.
- Good time management and reliability.
- Strong team player with clear communication skills.
- Adaptable and quick to learn.
- Physically capable of stockroom tasks.
- Fully flexible, including availability for weekends, peak seasons, and changing business demands.
The Store Operations Assistant plays a key role in ensuring:
- Fast and accurate replenishment
- Organised and efficient stockroom operations
- Strong product availability for customers
- Smooth support for the Store Operations Lead and retail team
This role is an important entry point into retail operations, providing exposure to stockroom systems, inventory processes, and back-of-house excellence.
- We think of ourselves as an international family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community.
- Split across the UK and USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women.
- We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. Everything else should take care of itself.
We promote diversity, inclusivity, and teamwork. Our successes and failures are shared as a team.
Growth comes from continuous improvement across every aspect of our business.
We encourage innovative thinking and challenge ourselves to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
We prioritise thoughtful analysis and informed decision making.
We protect and enhance the long-term value of our brand.
Our product is defined by quality, not price.
Our goal is to turn customers into passionate advocates.
We collaborate with partners who uphold the same standards we do.
We support the growth of those around us and build meaningful connections.
We prioritise ethical practices and sustainability.
Respect, empathy, and understanding shape how we work together.
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