rag & bone Operations Specialist

Wilmette Illinois USA

Employment
Part-time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Nov 14, 2026

About rag & bone

Founded in New York in 2002, rag & bone blends British tailoring influences with the authenticity of American workwear and the energy of downtown style. Known for its denim, ready-to-wear and accessories, the brand balances modern design with an enduring focus on craftsmanship, quality and everyday wearability. As an employer, rag & bone brings together creative, commercial and operational expertise across disciplines including design, merchandising and retail. Its distinctive positioning offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary fashion brand where attention to detail, cultural relevance and a considered approach to personal style shape both product and customer experience.

The Operations Specialist maintains store operations and inventory accuracy, supports store maintenance and technology, and partners with Store Management and the sales team to deliver customer service. This part-time role requires 10–15 hours per week and is based at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, Illinois.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain store operations to support efficient store functionality and a seamless customer experience.
  • Partner with Store Management to represent the brand positively through product presentation, store maintenance, and customer service.
  • Take ownership of inventory and stock management, maximizing storage and capacity across product and supply categories.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
  • Drive low inventory shrink and high inventory accuracy through consistent execution of receiving, transfers, RTV, sales, and cycle counts.
  • Communicate and follow up promptly and consistently on store maintenance issues.
  • Serve as the store expert on core operational systems; educate store staff and troubleshoot technology issues with the corporate IT Team.
  • Support the sales team in delivering exemplary customer service, including assistance with POS, customer repairs, dry-cleaning, and alterations processes.
  • Maintain a proper understanding of BOH/FOH IT systems, including POS transactions.
  • Partner with Store Management to resolve customer service issues.
  • Manage customer repairs, dry-cleaning, and alterations programs.
  • Meet store and metric goals.
  • Bring the brand mission to life and introduce it to everyone who enters the store.
  • Maintain knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures, and act consistently in accordance with rag & bone’s core values.
  • Identify opportunities to support the team in delivering best-in-class customer service through extensive product knowledge and operational ownership.
  • Contribute to a positive, fun, professional, productive, and team-oriented store atmosphere.
  • Support company and management initiatives and direction while ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of prior work experience in a retail stock, logistics, operations, or management position.
  • Be original and authentic; innovate and solve problems; work collaboratively and deliver results; demonstrate discipline and competitiveness; and take action.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Skills

POS BOH/FOH IT systems Inventory management Stock management Inventory discrepancy investigation and resolution Receiving, transfers, RTV, sales, and cycle counts Store maintenance follow-up Technology troubleshooting Product knowledge Customer service

Experience

1–2 years of prior work experience in a retail stock, logistics, operations, or management position.

Workplace

This position is based in Wilmette, Illinois, USA, within easy reach of Chicago.

The setting Illinois

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Benefits

Clothing allowance; generous employee discount.

Culture

rag & bone’s workplace culture reflects its New York roots and British tailoring influences, balancing a contemporary, independent spirit with a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Its creative environment connects design with everyday practicality, placing authentic style, attention to detail and thoughtful execution at the heart of the brand’s work.

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rag & bone

rag & bone Operations Specialist

Wilmette, USA

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