Operations Associate (Full-Time) - Chatswood Chase

ALO
Sydney, Australia
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with inventory management and dynamic retail floor responsibilities, this role aligns with those who thrive in a customer-centric environment in Sydney.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior retail operations experience and a passion for visual merchandising
    — “Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor”
  • Individuals who can work flexibly with rotating schedules and peak trading periods
    — “this role requires a flexible approach to availability, including working a rotating roster across peak trading periods and weekends”
  • Those who demonstrate initiative and can manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously
    — “Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical stamina and ability to lift up to 15KG regularly
    — “Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 10-15KG”
  • Candidates should be prepared for a full-time commitment with in-store presence
    — “Duties require constant movement in and around the store”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in inventory accuracy and shrink reduction on your resume
    — “Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink”
  • Showcase your understanding of visual merchandising and floor set updates
    — “Support execution of key operational functions including ... floor set updates”
  • Demonstrate your ability to use metrics to drive business decisions
    — “Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies”
  • Include examples of resolving client needs while maintaining operational efficiency
    — “Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maximized inventory accuracy
  • efficient store operations
Typical background
1+ years of retail or operations experiencepassion for customer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementVisual MerchandisingSales Floor ReplenishmentCustomer ServiceStore Operations

Preferred

Retail ManagementVisual Standards Maintenance

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceTeamworkRetail

About the role

Original posting from ALO via Greenhouse

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OBJECTIVE

The Operations Associate is critical in the store team and is responsible for driving profitability and efficiency. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations & Visual Management team in initiating, completing work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink

Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps

Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management

Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor

Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized

Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes

Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests

Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.  

Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence

Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies

Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction

Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals

Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS

1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment

Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences

Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team

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 10-15KG 

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

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

A generous ALO team discount, plus a complimentary ALO Wellness Club membership, offering unlimited access to on‑demand yoga and fitness classes led by world‑class instructors

Competitive salary, along with monthly store incentives that recognise performance, momentum, and shared wins as we grow together

A quarterly clothing allowance to support all‑day movement

Extensive career growth opportunities as ALO continues to expand across Australia

We’re passionate about connecting with driven and skilled individuals who are invested in their development. Together, we’ll continue to evolve our brand’s success while supporting the growth of your career.

To support the needs of the business and our teams, this role requires a flexible approach to availability, including working a rotating roster across peak trading periods and weekends.

We value diversity and inclusion and are proud to champion a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and celebrated.

By applying for this role, you consent to us completing a VEVO check to verify your right to work in Australia where required.

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Source: ALO careers (Greenhouse)

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