Retail Operations Specialist

As the Retail Excellence & Operations Specialist, you will support the Retail Operation function in driving operational excellence across the Korea retail network. Working closely with Assistant Operation Manager and cross-functional partners, this role will coordinate key retail operation projects, strengthen store operation processes, and provide hands-on operations support to stores so that teams can deliver consistent, compliant, and efficient client-facing operations. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Internal: Retail Operation, Retail Excellence, Store Managers, Store Operations teams, Retail Learning, HR, Finance, IS&T / IT, Supply Chain, Security, Facilities, and relevant Korea retail stores • Partner closely with Assistant Operation Manager to support operation excellence projects, store operation process optimization, compliance routines, and daily operation support. • Work with store teams to ensure implementation, follow-up, and feedback collection for operational initiatives and store support topics. External / Regional: LV North Asia / Central Retail Operation counterparts and operation-related vendors • Coordinate operation-related vendor communication, PO follow-up, (supplies, packaging, maintenance, cleaning, security guard) and other store support topics as needed. • Operation Excellence & Project s - Support Assistant Operation Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing Retail Operation projects and operation excellence initiatives. - Assist operation process optimization by consolidating store feedback, tracking progress, preparing materials, and following up on implementation with store teams. - Support transversal and omni-channel retail operation projects and execute diverse UAT for HQ projects and local initiatives. • Ops Team Development & Compliance - Support store operations team development activities by preparing relevant data, maintaining trackers, and assisting with follow-up materials. - Prepare store operation team meeting and support operating best of House communities. - Assist in publication of compliance materials, including newsletter, store operation manual, and mini Audit follow-up. • Store Operation Management - Provide daily operations support for Korea stores, including store supplies, packaging, brass care, beauty engraving, security guard, cleaning, and maintenance coordination. - Support store projects such as opening, closing, renovation, Beauty-related store initiatives in collaboration with Store Ops teams. - Support regional and local event operations by coordinating operational preparation, store/event team communication, on-site support requirements, vendor follow-up, and post-event operational feedback. - Coordinate operation-related vendor management, PO follow-up, and OPS-related store support topics as needed. Experience: Minimum +3 years of experience in retail operations, store operations, retail support, project coordination, or a relevant function. Luxury retail experience is preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. Skills: Strong understanding of retail store operations and ability to translate store needs into practical support actions. Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage trackers, timelines, meeting materials, follow-up items, and stakeholder communication. Comfortable supporting operational process improvement, compliance routines, store projects, vendor coordination, and cross-functional initiatives. Excellent Microsoft Office skills; experience with Power BI, Qlik, store operation systems, or retail reporting tools is a plus. Good written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English. Personality: Hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. Service-minded and proactive in supporting store teams and resolving operational issues. Able to work independently while collaborating closely with Retail Operation and cross-functional partners. • Flexible, resilient, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.