Operations Manager

OBJECTIVE

The Operations Manager is a member of the store leadership team who deals with ALO’s operational strategy in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management, labor planning and scheduling – all with a lens on driving an efficient and effective store operation. This role’s north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times.

Operations Leader

Oversee and support execution of key operational processes
Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the Manager to escalate process or system gaps
Champion strong Operational standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinates labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries
Support a safe work environment and efficient operation

Business Leader

Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager
Review, Monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)
Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance

People Leader

Ensure that the Operations team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
Leads a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations team
Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
Writes an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager

Flow Experience Leader

Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiency
Collaborates and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goals
Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture

OPERATIONS MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
Ability to stand and move for an entire shift