Merchandising Operations Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented We are in search of a driven and detail-oriented Merchandising Operations Manager

Position Merchandising Operations Manager

Location : Mesa California 92626

Pay : $55 - $58 / hr

Contract : 9 months

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Manager, Merchandising Operations at looks a little like this.

Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising, this leader drives operational efficiency in product & merchandising workflows by aligning cross-functional, cross-regional teams. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, driving efficiency, and enabling seamless execution of merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in merchandising operations, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with a passion for supporting a global merchandising organization at scale. Their key responsibilities include calendar management, process improvement in collaboration with Supply Chain / Development teams to deliver market-ready products, & data management / hygiene to support seasonal execution.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

§ Project management against all E2E milestones - Manage the Americas product and merchandising calendar, aligning cross-functional timelines and collaborate to adapt as needed. Track milestone progress & proactively manage bottlenecks / create contingency plans / solve operational challenges as they arise

§ Promotion Management – Project manage yearly promotional strategy and own data management. Ensure accuracy within all promotional systems. Colllaborate with cross-functional partners on promotion execution

§ Ad hoc analysis - Provide product reporting and analytics to drive data-informed decision-making in support of seasonal execution

§ Process improvements - Identify process gaps and implement solutions to streamline workflows. Work with the Americas Merch Leader to connect operational priorities with overarching merchandising strategies. Continuously refine governance of the "One VF" way via templates, standardization, etc

§ Operational Strategy & Execution - Lead the development and execution of Americas merchandising operations strategies, aligning with corporate goals and regional needs. Establish and standardize processes for merchandise lifecycle managment, including assortment planning, pricing, markdowns, promotions and product flow. Implement tools, systems, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and streamline workflow.

§ Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with global and regional merchandising, supply chain, sales, planning, and GTM teams to ensure alignment on merchandising priorities and timelines.Act as the primary liaison between merchandising and cross-functional operations teams to drive seamless execution of seasonal transitions. Support integration of omnichannel initiatives into merchandising operations

§ Technology & Systems Management - Oversee the implementation and maintenance of merchandising systems, ensuring functionality aligns with business needs. Collaborate with DT and external vendors to evaluate and deploy new tools and technology solutions. Provide training and support to Americas teams on merchandising systems and processes.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 7+ years of experience and professional achievements in merchandising operations, retail operations, or related roles, with experience in a leadership position.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are :

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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