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Operations Specialist - Office - Kennewick
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Posted Date: Jun-21-2020
Job ID: 17652
Job Function: Administrative
City: Kennewick
State: Washington
Store: Kennewick
What's cool about this job
The retail Operations Specialist is the store’s “Swiss Army Knife” of the store. You will directly interact with the store management team and have daily administrative duties related to: Banking, Office Support, Frontline Support, Records, and Store Communications. You play a critical partnership with the management team where you will find supportive leadership, a committed staff and an engaging work culture. Does this sound like you? Typical duties of the Operations Specialist include:
Supports management team with accounting responsibilities such as balancing Multi-cards, Petty Cash, and other expense systems and assists with the review of GL expenses for accuracy
Creates and maintains files to support efficient store operations
Handles store communications, creates and maintains bulletin boards, calendars, and other communication areas
Manages office supply inventory within assigned budget
Administers Pro Deal program, communicating with vendors and employees, monitoring use and compliance with guidelines
Facilitates the hiring process, processes HR documentation, review and anniversary date tracking, maintains employee files, and handles entry of timekeeping records and payroll
Assist Management team in monitoring/tracking attendance
Coordinate Safety Committee and Product Quality Issues
Ensures store is following Loss Prevention standards
Bring your passion and expertise
Our Operations Specialist live and breathe the REI culture and are true champions of the REI brand. They are rock-star organizers and love jumping in to solve any problem that arises. They do not fear, but rather embrace ambiguity! These are the qualities we look for on our team. Here are some additional skills that we think will make for a great Operations Specialist: ! Experience in a retail or office environment
! Demonstrated dedication to quality customer service
! Shown ability to handle competing priorities
! Ability to work flexible hours (some evenings & weekends)
! Shown ability to show attention to detail
! Effective communication skills - clear, concise and positive.
! Shown personal effectiveness and interest in developing own skills and knowledge
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Posted Date: Jun-21-2020
Job ID: 17652
Job Function: Administrative
City: Kennewick
State: Washington
Store: Kennewick
What's cool about this job
The retail Operations Specialist is the store’s “Swiss Army Knife” of the store. You will directly interact with the store management team and have daily administrative duties related to: Banking, Office Support, Frontline Support, Records, and Store Communications. You play a critical partnership with the management team where you will find supportive leadership, a committed staff and an engaging work culture. Does this sound like you? Typical duties of the Operations Specialist include:
Supports management team with accounting responsibilities such as balancing Multi-cards, Petty Cash, and other expense systems and assists with the review of GL expenses for accuracy
Creates and maintains files to support efficient store operations
Handles store communications, creates and maintains bulletin boards, calendars, and other communication areas
Manages office supply inventory within assigned budget
Administers Pro Deal program, communicating with vendors and employees, monitoring use and compliance with guidelines
Facilitates the hiring process, processes HR documentation, review and anniversary date tracking, maintains employee files, and handles entry of timekeeping records and payroll
Assist Management team in monitoring/tracking attendance
Coordinate Safety Committee and Product Quality Issues
Ensures store is following Loss Prevention standards
Bring your passion and expertise
Our Operations Specialist live and breathe the REI culture and are true champions of the REI brand. They are rock-star organizers and love jumping in to solve any problem that arises. They do not fear, but rather embrace ambiguity! These are the qualities we look for on our team. Here are some additional skills that we think will make for a great Operations Specialist: ! Experience in a retail or office environment
! Demonstrated dedication to quality customer service
! Shown ability to handle competing priorities
! Ability to work flexible hours (some evenings & weekends)
! Shown ability to show attention to detail
! Effective communication skills - clear, concise and positive.
! Shown personal effectiveness and interest in developing own skills and knowledge
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply
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