Vuori, Inc.
Merchandising Operations Specialist
Vuori, Inc., Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002
Company Description
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm, and purpose...while having a lot of fun along the way. Working at Vuori, our goal is to create something special together. Our foundation and success are made possible thanks to incredible people, thriving culture, and an inspirational community.
Job Description
The Merchandising Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the project management of all merchandising initiatives and calendar, helping to deliver on Vuori's product strategy and the strategic growth goals of the Merchandising department. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Merchandising Operations and will work closely with the core Merchandising team, and cross-functional partners focused on Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Ecommerce and Stores. This person has experience with project management and will help play a supporting role in the facilitation, planning and implementation of projects and strategic initiatives for the Merchandising team while ensure the execution and alignment of the Merchandising process across all departments.
Qualifications
What you'll get to do:Merchandising team roles & responsibilities scoping. Support with the facilitation, implementation and rollout to cross-functional teamsSupport in managing Merchandising internal team calendar. This includes calendar maintenance, scheduling monthly team meetings and seasonal merchandising owned milestones, creating agendas and prepping meeting setupPartner with Director, Product to Market calendar on navigating calendar shifts and finding solutions to deliver on time milestone execution by the Merchandising teamDevelop Key Milestone Briefs/One-Pagers in partnership with the Operations teamSupport the implementation of new tools and software systemsPartner with the Operations team to define and document milestone meeting processes that support Seasonal Key MilestonesHelp with organizing and planning team events for the Merchandising teamWho you are:
2+ years merchandising and/or project management experience in specialty retail apparel brandsBachelor's degreeStrong group facilitation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, issue resolution, and relationship management. Demonstrated ability to negotiateProven ability to meet deadlines and operate under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgencyStrong understanding of apparel MerchandisingExperience delivering high growth at the brand or category levelExperience using all Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Lucid, Smartsheet, Adobe Illustrator. PLM experience a plusAdditional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
Health InsuranceSavings and Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Vuori Discount & Industry PerksPaid Time OffWellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $80,000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm, and purpose...while having a lot of fun along the way. Working at Vuori, our goal is to create something special together. Our foundation and success are made possible thanks to incredible people, thriving culture, and an inspirational community.
Job Description
The Merchandising Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the project management of all merchandising initiatives and calendar, helping to deliver on Vuori's product strategy and the strategic growth goals of the Merchandising department. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Merchandising Operations and will work closely with the core Merchandising team, and cross-functional partners focused on Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Ecommerce and Stores. This person has experience with project management and will help play a supporting role in the facilitation, planning and implementation of projects and strategic initiatives for the Merchandising team while ensure the execution and alignment of the Merchandising process across all departments.
Qualifications
What you'll get to do:Merchandising team roles & responsibilities scoping. Support with the facilitation, implementation and rollout to cross-functional teamsSupport in managing Merchandising internal team calendar. This includes calendar maintenance, scheduling monthly team meetings and seasonal merchandising owned milestones, creating agendas and prepping meeting setupPartner with Director, Product to Market calendar on navigating calendar shifts and finding solutions to deliver on time milestone execution by the Merchandising teamDevelop Key Milestone Briefs/One-Pagers in partnership with the Operations teamSupport the implementation of new tools and software systemsPartner with the Operations team to define and document milestone meeting processes that support Seasonal Key MilestonesHelp with organizing and planning team events for the Merchandising teamWho you are:
2+ years merchandising and/or project management experience in specialty retail apparel brandsBachelor's degreeStrong group facilitation skillsExcellent interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, issue resolution, and relationship management. Demonstrated ability to negotiateProven ability to meet deadlines and operate under tight time constraints with a strong sense of urgencyStrong understanding of apparel MerchandisingExperience delivering high growth at the brand or category levelExperience using all Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Lucid, Smartsheet, Adobe Illustrator. PLM experience a plusAdditional Information
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
Health InsuranceSavings and Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Vuori Discount & Industry PerksPaid Time OffWellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $80,000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.