Assistant Store Manager, Operations, Full-Time- Georgetown

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are:

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025 , Circular by 2030 , and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal , and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA . We innovate across categories like accessories , swimwear , and sleepwear , and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this , this and this . 

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.  

The Role:

Assistant Manager, Retail Operations:

The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for executing operational standards in their Reformation store location. The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations will help standardize processes and execute strategies for project management, budget management, and internal reporting. They will roll-up their sleeves to help drive real, sustainable implementation. The Assistant Manager of Retail Operations Manager is a big picture thinker and a hands-on doer; is smart, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working with all levels in the store and HQ Leadership. This is a great role for a motivated self-starter looking to gain a deep understanding of a vertically integrated fashion business and managing the challenges that come from a quickly growing company. The ideal person is willing to pitch in anywhere there's an opportunity--big and small--even if it is outside of the normal job responsibilities.

What You'll Do: 

• Partners with cross functional teams to ensure execution of applicable policies, procedures, and updates
• Implements, maintains and continuously manages suitable tools and metrics to support project effectiveness while aligning with the growing and scaling needs of Reformation
• Executes and maintains business processes, best practices, and other documentation 
• Interfaces regularly with key cross-functional partners to solicit, evaluate and filter feedback to ensure teams' perspectives and needs are included in decision-making
• Develops compelling, insightful recommendations through data, analysis and qualitative learning
• Performs ad hoc analysis and business operations reporting
• Supports budget management and reporting for store location
• Identifies and prioritizes the company's strategic initiatives and serves as change agent 
• Partners with Store Manager and Corporate Field Leaders to develop framework for tackling complex business problems, and works to achieve critical business goals

Retail Operations

• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies – support better management reporting, information flow, and organizational planning 
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures and supervise all finished goods inventory moves and transfers including allocations/receiving, inventory adjustments, RTVs, damages/defects.

Inventory Control / Loss Prevention

• Run variance reports, audits, and support annual physical inventories
• Oversee regular inventory counts; monitor and assist with monthly cycle counts and inventory reconciliations in stores
• Help teams meet shrink goals by executing Loss Prevention standards, and conducting Loss Prevention awareness training.

People Management/ Training

• Maintain a Retail Operations training guide
• Provide digital and on-site training as needed to maintain efficient and knowledgeable operations competencies in store 

Reporting / Communication

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from retail, DC, and corporate teams
• Complete weekly and monthly inventory reporting
• Track operational metric performance on a weekly basis to ensure SLA compliance

What You'll Bring:

• 2-3 years experience in retail operations and retail management
• Experience working with a sales or retail organization and/or operationally intensive business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to set the standard for operational efficiency, adhering to processes and systems to maximize team and business results, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Motivated to get results, and maintain the most accurate inventory possible.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong working knowledge of excel and google
• The skills to collaborate with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• High attention to detail, a proactive sense of urgency and ability to prioritize important work and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to train, coach, and lead by example and the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities.
• Driven approach to take on new challenges with the self-motivation for your work and career that inspires others
• An effective and expedient problem-solver, strong business acumen with a keen attention to detail
• Positive attitude and feels there is no task too small and no task too large
• Strategic problem solver - assess the situation, identify opportunities, dependably execute
• Solution-oriented approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced and fluid environment, as well as situations of ambiguity and uncertainty
• Understanding of Retail Labor Laws
• GSuite experience a plus

Compensation:

The wage for this full-time position is $50,000 - $70,000 per year.

• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Daily open availability across a full 7 day work week
• Able to work flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, & holidays if required to meet the needs of the business)

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees. 
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds. 
• We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot , and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis. 
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don't know if you should apply? We get it— studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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