Operations Manager

Ref#: W179764

Department: Retail

City: Metzingen

State/Province: Baden-Wurttemberg

Location: Germany

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

The opportunity to work for an iconic and unique lifestyle brand

Exciting career opportunities

Competitive benefits package and discounts

An environment where you can bring your whole self to work

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

People leadership

Create an inclusive working environment with a customer-centric mindset

Through team management and visible presence, ensures Ralph Lauren's standards are achieved

Unlock talent that supports career progression of the team

Drive a high performance culture by holding the team accountable for agreed results

Commerciality

Set and monitor key metrics/KPI’s that supports and drives the business

Support the Ralph Lauren ways of working to maximise sales and profitability

Deliver the ‘best in class’ operational standards for the back of house areas within store

Operations

Manage inventory flow to minimise shrink loss through operational excellence

Maximise the potential of all product categories through replenishment systems in order to secure price and size integrity

Manage inventory counting activities on a regular basis

Managing the movement of product between the back of house and sales areas in order to enhance the customer journey

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

WHO YOU ARE

Energetic, passionate and results driven

Experience of managing a team in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Excellent analytical and organisation skills