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Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

New Balance is more than just a sportswear brand – we are a family. We want people to join our team who can develop with us as we continue our journey as a growing brand. We need your passion and the desire to be a true brand ambassador as well as your genuine love for stockroom operations and supporting the Stockroom Manager in day-to-day operations of the stockroom and developing a high performing team. Apply now for the chance to join an incredible team!

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Managing Stock

• Ensuring stockrooms are well planned/laid out and the standards are adhered to and maintained
• Ensuring all deliveries are processed and productivity targets are adhered to consistently, or exceeded, by the stockroom team – controlling backlog
• Ensuring appropriate controls are in place to action key tasks
• Liaise and communicate with the Stockroom Manager on a daily basis to ensure understanding of any issues that affect the stockroom and shop floor
• Supporting the Stockroom Manager with movement of stock within the store (and/or warehouse and off-site locations if appropriate)
• Raising awareness of, and controlling stock loss within their area
• Responsible as a keyholder. To open the store to receive and accept deliveries and on occasion, close the store.
• Support team with store inventory counts

Team Management

• Effectively communicating and ensuring all associates working in the stock room adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Support Stockroom Manager with training, development and performance needs of associates within the stockroom
• Driving productivity within the stockroom
• Demonstrating and maintaining Loss Control awareness whilst coaching others

Planning and Organisation

• To liaise and communicate with the store management team on a daily basis to ensure they, and you, have a current understanding of issues effecting stockroom and shop floor
• To support the Stockroom Manager to manage key events within the stockroom operations
• Utilise store resources from all areas by communicating with all managers
• Have contingencies in place for unexpected sizes of delivery
• Ensure Health and Safety standards are adhered to and maintained at all times
• Adhere to company’s policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Team Player
• Proven stockroom experience in a supervisory or management position
• Ability to lead and coach a team
• Knowledge of retail KPIs
• Excellent attention to detail
• A passion for retail
• Desire to learn
• Ability to perform basic maths and general retail operational processes
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of POS register systems
• Effective communication skills
• Flexible work schedule including weekends, holidays and late hours/overnight shifts on occasion

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation
• Potential to earn more through our Retail Bonus Scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Inclusive working environments across all our European locations
• Generous staff discount
• Project involvement across our European region
• Flexible uniform package

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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