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PetSmart Charities

Retail Operations Manager

PetSmart Charities, Mokena, Illinois, United States, 60448

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Job Description Retail Operations Manager at PetSmart Charities

Location: Mokena, Illinois

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You – JOIN OUR TEAM!

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Overview of the role and its impact within PetSmart Charities.

Responsibilities

People Leadership

Participates in employment decisions such as recruiting, interviewing, and coaching.

Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development; ensures associates are trained, onboarded, reviewed, and coached for accountability.

Addresses and administers associate complaints and grievances.

Prioritizes, delegates, and validates daily tasks for associates to meet business and pet parent needs.

Leads and coaches associates on proper operational processes to ensure pets in our care are safe and healthy.

Coordinates staffing coverage for process activities in pivotal areas of the store.

Validates completion of operational messages and engagement video compliance.

Communicates company information and priorities to associates to ensure alignment.

Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.

Overall Store Experience

Accountable for healthcare and care of store-owned pets, including habitats and sick pet care.

Oversees inventory management and pricing processes, including receiving, stocking, counts, and planogram sets.

Evaluates operations and seeks opportunities to improve experiences and services.

Maintains vendor relationships, backroom standards, and communication boards.

Oversees Buy Online and Pick Up In Store and Ship From Store programs.

Identifies sales trends through analysis and merchandising activities.

Makes sound merchandising decisions regarding discretionary space and discontinued merchandise.

Maintains store standards and leads a culture of empowerment and policy compliance.

Ensures a safe environment for associates, pets, and pet parents.

Partners in action for sick/injured pets and supports store opening/closing procedures.

Expense Management

Drives opportunities to grow the business and holds associates accountable for store P&L targets.

Analyzes inventory management reporting to identify trends and root causes.

Manages expenses such as labor and supplies; coordinates with Home Office for work orders and purchasing.

Qualifications

3+ years of retail leadership or experience in a customer-focused environment.

Full-time availability; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in maintaining a visually appealing store layout.

Supervisory Responsibility

Typically oversees up to three lead associates and up to forty non-leader associates.

Responsible for employment decisions and associate development.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, and write; may require reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching; vision requirements apply.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more than 100 pounds with team assistance.

Exposure to pet hair, movement, and live animals; moderate to high noise levels at times; reasonable accommodations available.

Benefits

Paid weekly; full-time hours

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k; tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks; paid time off for full-time associates

Career development opportunities

Do What You Love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. We celebrate diversity and the unique perspectives of our associates.

PetSmart is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except where prohibited by local law).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by associates and leaders assigned to this role. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. Exact pay is based on experience and location. This position is eligible for a quarterly incentive based on earnings and store performance, as well as benefits as described at the PetSmart benefits site.

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