Assistant Manager, Operations | Boston Seaport

$54,621 - $73,923/Yr

Lululemon - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Manager, Operations role at lululemon is a key position within the store leadership team, responsible for ensuring the smooth and successful operation of the retail business. This role involves managing various business enablers such as financial metrics, inventory, vendor relationships, and technology, while also overseeing the scheduling and administrative tasks related to team members. The Assistant Manager will execute company-driven projects and initiatives, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both team members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Store Manager's Operations vision for the store and cascade to team members.
• Plan and prepare weekly team member schedule according to labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations.
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.
• Review, monitor, and partner with Store Manager to manage the budget and other business data and metrics (e.g., P&L statement, expenses) and inform planning processes.
• Provide retail floor leadership to team members, including planning retail floor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of retail floor operations.
• Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinating labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries.
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives.
• Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations.
• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences.
• Perform administrative actions to support team members, including completing payroll, approving vacation and time off requests, and other documentation.
• Inform people managers of projected team growth needs to support the building of a strong and diverse team based on operational trends and results.
• Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members, focusing on personal and professional development.
• Facilitate a seamless end-to-end guest experience by monitoring the incorporation of omnichannel programs.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure an optimal guest experience that values guests' time and supports store operations.
• Resolve guest feedback and address issues, including guest escalations and urgent requests.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located.
• 1 year experience managing business operations and administration, including experience with scheduling and management of designated labor hours and managing projects or processes.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• 1 year retail or sales specific management experience.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series