Store Operations Enablement Specialist (Contractor)

OVERVIEW

The Store Operations Enablement Specialist is responsible for enabling retailer store teams with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively support Caper operations in their stores, without external support. In this client-facing role, your on-the-ground presence in partner grocery stores will be pivotal to driving operational success alongside retailer store teams while also collaborating remotely with Caper’s operations, product, and business teams for enduring performance.

This role will be a temporary contractor role for up to 3 months. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for retail, technology, and continuous improvement to impact our operations at the grassroots level.

Location: Various locations within Columbus & Cincinnati OH (must be willing to travel to multiple store locations)

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Caper builds smart shopping carts powered by deep learning and computer vision to enable a seamless grab-and-go retail experience. Caper’s unique technology is a plug-and-play solution that does not require retail store renovation, operational overhaul, heavy computing, and endless image labeling & training. Retailers simply purchase smart shopping carts and the entire store is upgraded with cashierless capabilities!

Caper is one of the fastest-growing retail automation technology products in the market, costs less than 1% of our competition’s infrastructure and is already widely adopted in the marketplace.  Our cross-functional team solves challenging problems in ways that our customers love.  

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Engage with store teams during the post-launch cycle of a retailers’ Caper program.
• Provide retailer store Associates and Managers with the knowledge and tools to effectively support Caper operations without external support.
• Serve as a crucial link between local store teams and broader strategic operations, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops.
• Oversee the execution of local initiatives and the rollout of new programs, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards and driving store team engagement with these programs.
• Conduct technical testing and troubleshooting alongside store teams, enabling them to follow guides to problem-solve issues with technology
• Utilize performance metrics and data analysis to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within store locations.
• Document processes, issues, and resolutions in clear notes and other media as required.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrates a passion for operations, an eagerness for continuous improvement, and a strong interest in e-commerce and retail technology.
• Strong ability to generate buy-in with a wide range of external partners, from store associates to store management.
• Proven autonomy, ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Experience and comfortability in handling technology challenges using guides and troubleshooting resources.
• Customer-focused orientation that aims to over-deliver on expectations.
• Collaborative attitude who enjoys working with a team to solve problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of retail experience in management, regional, or corporate roles.
• Demonstrated experience in driving program improvement, change management, and successful execution of training, as well as measurement of success.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the capacity to adjust messaging based on audience needs.
• Flexibility to travel and spend significant time in retail environments, especially during peak periods.
• Proficient in performance monitoring, reporting, and leveraging data for operational improvements.
• Experience in a client-facing role

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record with process mapping, measurement, and documentation, with a firm grasp of continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

This contract position requires a flexible schedule, including availability during store peak hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet project demands. It includes significant on-site presence at store locations within the designated region.

The pay rate for this role is $46/hr.