PART TIME OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE - CHICAGO

Symbol of elegance and authentic luxury with its sophisticated and timeless Collections, CELINE is a French Leather-Goods and Couture House, driven by a strong artistic and holistic vision. CELINE’s ambition is to be one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.

To make this vision a reality we are looking for agile, passionate and authentic personalities who are eager to evolve in a highly creative and challenging environment.

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Operations Associate is responsible for directing the movement of all pre-sale merchandise entering and exiting the store and for ensuring that all shipping/receiving policies, procedures, and directives are implemented.

YOUR IMPACT

• Maintain inventory in an efficient, clean, secure, and organized fashion
• Support sales staff when merchandise is needed that is in stock but not on the sales floor
• Anticipate merchandise maintenance needs and providing proactive solutions to space and storage issues
• Ensure that all merchandise is ticketed
• Support visual, merchandising and operations needs with the moving and storage of fixtures, furniture, merchandise, props, etc.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the store in regard to facility and fixture maintenance, coordinating cleaning and repair when required
• Effectively participate in the timely preparation and completion of all inventories and cycle counts
• Maintain an active role in the inventory reconciliation process
• Manage and process all inter-store transfers, stock rotations and incoming / outgoing shipments as per policies and procedures
• Understand and accurately complete all paperwork and procedures relative to inventory maintenance (i.e., damages, RTVs, etc.)
• Ensure the highest standards while and packaging client merchandise
• Manage all aspects of the client delivery process inclusive of troubleshooting missing deliveries
• Document all deliveries to clients, track and locate merchandise when necessary
• Assist other departments or on the selling floor as needed and as requested by the Assistant Store Manager/ Store Manager/ Director

KEYS FOR SUCCESS

Education:

· Business School, University or “equivalent experience”

Experience:

• Position requires minimum of 5 years of experience in a retail setting, with a focus on stock or inventory, preferably in a luxury setting.
• Computer literate; learn and use various software packages.

Competencies:

• Action oriented; result driven
• Customer service oriented
• Social perceptiveness
• Problem-solver
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Languages: Foreign Languages a plus

Workplace: 939 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

OTHER INFORMATION

Potential starting date: As soon as possible