Retail Operations Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Kiki McDonough

Description

RETAIL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT– LUXURY JEWELLERYA Life of Colour since 1985.

Founded in London by fifth-generation jeweller Kiki McDonough, the eponymous fine jewellery brand is renowned for showcasing vibrant gemstones in timeless and wearable designs.

With a dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and responsibly sourced materials, Kiki designs exquisite jewellery to complement a modern lifestyle.

Loved and worn by generations globally, her colourful creations bring joy to every occasion and are cherished as heirlooms for ages to come.

The brand is stocked in prestigious brand partners including Fortnum + Mason, Neiman Marcus, The Watches of Switzerland Group and is available globally online via on and DescriptionThe Retail Operations Role plays an integral part in the logistical elements of stock movement and management across all areas of the business.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and is based at our Flagship store, 12 Symons Street London Location.


Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling the movement goods in and out of the business.
• Responsible for Ecommerce shipments and order send outs for Wholesale Accounts.
• Supporting different departments with stock for events and press loans.
• Supporting the M&P Supervisor to ensure accurate and timely Assay management.
• Organising workshop dispatches and collections via couriers.
• Via the relevant courier portals, monitor and record parcels in transit to facilitate any issues via the relevant portals and communicating with the appropriate department.
• Organising relevant customs paperwork on shipments.
• Monitor and ordering of client and WS packaging for all channels of the business.
• Maintain packaging levels for all departments.
• Handling rolling stock counts across all collections ensuring accuracy and availability.
• Ensure smooth movement of stock in and out of the business with RTR transfer and approval management.
• Receive and record inbound parcels and ensure they are handed to the correct department/ location.
• Along with M&P Supervisor onboard replenishment stock and wholesale stock.
• Support with QC and onboarding
• Work alongside the retail team to ensure organisational upkeep of overstock.
• Manage levels of earring and drop components balancing stock levels.

Kiki McDonough is a global brand committed to celebrating the diverse voices of our employees, partners, and the customers we serve.

We are a proud member of the RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) and we continue to implement sustainable changes to ensure we are caring for our environment and our team.

Our Aims and Values:
Our goal is to continue to grow as a leading luxury brand, delivering outstanding quality, timeless and classic design and excellent customer service


We are:

A Customer First business:
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

We will always strive to deliver outstanding and personal service with every interaction, to ensure their continued support and loyalty.

Caring:
We treat our colleagues with respect and treat others as we would wish to be treated. We are open and honest, deliver constructive feedback and seek to create a supportive and empathetic professional environment.


Fast Paced:
We are a small but passionate team, and we want to reach as many new customers as we can. We combine agility, focus and an entrepreneurial spirit, so we can move at pace and with changing priorities.


Exceptional:
We strive to continually learn about our customers, market trends and analysis data.

We challenge ourselves and others to make the right decisions and add value to our business, contributing ideas and actions that move our brand forward.

Skills + Attributes required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work with various delivery portals DHL, Fedex etc.
• Numerical and intermediate Excel skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good organisation skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritise
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable with using stock and IT systems (Full Training will be given)*Full time role, Monday to Friday.

To be successful at Kiki McDonough:

• You have a can-do attitude.
• You're a happy team player.
• You are personable and positive.
• You're willing to learn and are approachable.
• You are honest and straightforward and solve problems/look for solutions.
• You enjoy working in a creative environment.
• You have a sense of humour.
• You are an insatiable learner.

What we offer:

• Wear jewellery
• Private healthcare
• Wellbeing support via an EAP programme.
• Selection of office snacks
• Team socials
• Birthday lunches
• Jewellery loyalty scheme