Operations Assistant

OVERVIEW:

• Established in 1980, Sun & Ski Sports calls an unexpected city home – Houston, Texas! Contrary to popular belief, cowboys love snow. Our journey began with a vision to help more people explore the outdoors. After four decades, with 32 locations across 13 states, we stand as experts in our field, committed to offering a variety of top-quality gear. Whether it's watersports, biking, running, skiing, or snowboarding, our goal remains unchanged: to make everyone an outdoor adventurer. We're dedicated to going the extra mile—26.2 of them, to be exact—to provide you with the right gear and guidance.

We offer top brands, including The North Face, Patagonia, Hoka, On, Cannondale, UGG, Sorel, K2, Salomon, and Yeti, along with expert advice to ensure enjoyable adventures. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who embody our active lifestyle and prioritize customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the customer experience, we want to hear from you! We’ve been making outdoor dreams come true with quality merchandise and service. Sun & Ski Sports – Find Yourself Outside.:

SUMMARY:

Sun & Ski Sports is looking for an Operations Assistant. The Operations Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Operations Manager and other members of the team, as well as assisting with special projects and initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process of daily store special transfers, customer special orders and store supplies.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and secretarial support to the company
• Assist with the management of the organization’s finances and compliance with internal policies
• Assist with maintenance of databases
• Conduct market research to identify prospect leads
• Assist with the preparation of management reports and other reports
• Oversee the purchasing of office supplies and other materials
• Assist with the preparation of outgoing correspondence
• Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.  In addition, this position requires working certain weekends during peak times of the year and occasionally staying late, as business needs dictate.
• Excellent problem solver with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and thrives under timeline pressures.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience working in a Warehouse or Distribution Center, a plus.
• Experience with Vendor Relations and Compliance, a plus.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Company Benefits

Available to Full-Time Employees

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance

Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, ID Theft & Legal

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hybrid or work-from-home options

401 (k) Plan + Company Match

Employee Purchase Discount