Operations Associate (Full-Time) - Hong Kong

ALO
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Retail operations professionals with inventory management experience and physical stamina will find this role in Hong Kong aligns with their background and skills.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with retail or client-facing experience who are passionate about visual merchandising and inventory accuracy
    — “Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink”
  • Individuals who thrive in dynamic, physical environments and can adapt to peak trading periods
    — “Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house”

Things to consider

  • This role demands flexibility with scheduling, including weekends and public holidays
    — “Employees are scheduled to work in accordance with a roster determined by the Company, based on operational requirements. This may include weekends and public holidays.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for physically demanding tasks involving lifting and movement
    — “Ability to perform manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving items of up to approximately 10-15kg, in a safe manner”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to maintain visual standards and adapt to dynamic retail environments
    — “Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor”
  • Emphasize your initiative in executing operational directives and supporting team goals
    — “Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work independently and collaboratively in a retail team setting
    — “Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities”
  • Include examples of resolving client concerns and driving customer satisfaction
    — “Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • driving profitability and efficiency
  • maintaining visual standards
  • supporting store operations
Typical background
retail experiencecustomer serviceinventory management

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementVisual MerchandisingCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationProblem-solving

Preferred

Retail Management

Stack & domain

Inventory ManagementVisual MerchandisingSales Floor RecoverySupply ManagementStore OperationsCustomer ServiceTeamworkProblem SolvingCommunicationLeadershipRetailOperations

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.

Role 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.  

Key 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 maximised

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 

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

Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences

Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles

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

Ability to perform manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving items of up to approximately 10-15kg, in a safe manner

Ability to carry out physical duties associated with a retail environment, including bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing ladders where required

Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods during a 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 Hong Kong

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.

Employees are scheduled to work in accordance with a roster determined by the Company, based on operational requirements. This may include weekends and public holidays.

Employees are expected to demonstrate flexibility in their availability and support key peak trading periods, promotional events, and seasonal demands as required by the business.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of any characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations.

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