Store Operations Lead - Wetschester

Store Operations Lead - Wetschester

Varley Clothing Limited, White Plains, New York, United States

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman, founded in 2015 by husband‑and‑wife Lara and Ben Mead. The brand is international, family‑run, with headquarters in London, Los Angeles, and New York.

We create year‑round collections designed to build an elevated wardrobe for how women live and move.

Our international team is 85% female, reflecting our core beliefs of quality and mutual support.

Key operational leader responsible for stockroom excellence, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. Drives precision and consistency in all product movement, stock processes, and back‑of‑house operations to support store performance.

Partners with store leadership, visual merchandising, and central operations to ensure readiness across seasonal changes, new launches, and peak trading periods.

Although not a management role, serves as an operational leader fostering accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement, while building team capability across stockroom and operational functions.

• Oversee inbound and outbound stock movements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; verify documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as primary liaison for all stock‑related communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized, structured stockroom to support efficiency and safety; continuously improve workflows.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and manual handling standards.
• Develop, document, and embed clear stockroom processes and standards; identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Plan stockroom capacity based on seasonal launches and volume forecasts; organize stock by category and sales priority.
• Conduct daily cycle counts using RFID, leading full and half‑year stock takes; monitor shrinkage and support loss prevention.
• Ensure seamless flow of stock from stockroom to shop floor; communicate updates such as new arrivals, replenishment priorities, and stock issues.
• Manage damaged or faulty stock identification, documentation, and processing; inspect deliveries and escalation of supplier/quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain supply levels for operational materials; forecast demand and manage ordering processes.
• Train and coach team members in stockroom processes and standards; lead by example, promoting organization, accountability, and discipline.
• Communicate with head office team regarding inventory processes (receiving, transfers, cycle counts, etc.).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in stockroom, inventory, or warehouse management (retail preferred).
• Strong experience in stock control, audits, and stock takes; proven ability to improve operational processes.
• Experience training and developing team members; exposure to multi‑store operations or store openings desirable.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; strong problem‑solving, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in POS and inventory systems; physically capable of stockroom operations.
• Fully flexible, including availability for weekends, peak seasons, and changing business demands.