Supervisor

Ralph Lauren; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren is seeking a Store Operations Supervisor in Kittery, Maine, to oversee the smooth flow of merchandise and create an exceptional customer experience.

The role involves leading a team, managing inventory processes, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of retail supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a proficiency in retail operations and technology.

Joining Ralph Lauren means contributing to a premium shopping environment and fostering customer satisfaction through effective team management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the seamless flow of merchandise from delivery to display.
• Create memorable customer experiences through exceptional service.
• Lead operational training for brand ambassadors.
• Coordinate processes between Back of House and Sales Floor.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Manager on visual standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Retail operations knowledge

Technology proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Store Operations Supervisor at Ralph Lauren, your role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless flow of merchandise from delivery to display. Your responsibilities encompass several critical areas: meticulously receiving and unpacking shipments, inspecting each item for any damage, verifying pricing, and tagging items as necessary. You strategically place the merchandise on the sales floor or in the stock room, adhering to Ralph Lauren’s standards. Additionally, you maintain the cleanliness and organization of the stock room, actively support sales floor associates by conducting stock checks, and promptly deliver requested merchandise. Your role ensures that our customers enjoy a premium shopping experience, with product displayed at its best.

Customer Experience & Service

• Create memorable customer experiences through exceptional service while supporting front and back of house operations. While primarily non-selling, may engage in sales as business needs dictate.
• Provide ideas to implement innovative solutions to enhance the overall customer experience and efficiencies from the back-of-house to front-of-house.
• Resolve customer concerns while maintaining service excellence.
• Balance operational tasks while prioritizing customer experience.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead operational training for brand ambassadors to uphold company standards and values.
• Provide recommendations to develop and implement performance processes to track and improve team productivity and engagement.
• Provide constructive feedback and ongoing coaching to improve team performance.
• Support in talent talks with the leadership team and provide opportunities for learning through targeted development activities.
• Foster a professional environment that embodies RL CFAs and Success Drivers and promotes belonging.
• Support team training and company initiatives to drive business results.
• Assist with talent acquisition through networking and candidate sourcing.
• Demonstrate and champion Ralph Lauren's Cultural Focus Areas (CFAs) and Success Drivers through leadership and daily interactions.

Operations Management

• Coordinate processes between Back of House and Sales Floor to ensure operational efficiency.
• Process incoming inventory within UPH targets, execute price updates, and maintain stockroom organization, including EAS device application.
• Execute replenishment activities including ISOS report management and floor restocking while meeting productivity benchmarks.
• Lead stockroom reorganization and reset initiatives.
• Lead projects aimed at improving operational efficiency, such as process optimization and technology integration.
• Oversee reticketing process, RFID tag creation/association, and merchandise return to sales floor.
• Conduct stock checks to support sales team and customer satisfaction.

Visual Merchandising & Brand Standards

• Collaborate with Merchandise Manager to plan and execute seasonal visual changes, ensuring alignment with brand standards and promotional activities. Contribute to visual merchandising needs on the sales floor.
• Maintain proper merchandising, signage and visual standards.
• Compliance & Policy Management.
• Support leaders on risk management policies to mitigate potential operational risks and ensure compliance with all regulations including health and safety.
• Enforce company policies and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of retail operations, policies, and best practices.
• Proficient with technology; POS systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and store personnel.
• Ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stock/dressing room, cash wrap and office; work around/with chemicals, lift/climb up to 30 lbs. and climb moderately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, and weekends.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, management, and co-workers.