Merchandising Operations Manager

We are seeking an Merchandise Manager for our Global Merchandising Operations team. In this role, you’ll support Product Merchandising teams by developing and executing strategies to transform our operational processes and streamline how we serve our consumers. You'll lead change across tools, processes, and deliverables to optimize and standardize seasonal planning for our merchandising teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Strategize: Build strategic plans and playbooks, lead training sessions, and ensure business teams understand and effectively use new tools and templates.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with stakeholders across merchandising, product, finance, and technology to align on priorities, address challenges, and create efficient, standardized workflows.
• Project Management: Oversee and balance multiple projects, driving large-scale organizational change while maintaining an eye for detail.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Partner with Global Consumer Planning, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure future tools and processes meet business needs.
• Blueprint Development: Standardize deliverables and processes for seasonal planning, creating a consistent framework for product, service, and experience planning across various teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Merchandising, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years in Merchandising, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, or Operations, preferably with line planning and large-scale project management experience (3+ years with an MBA)
• Proficiency with Keynote, Excel, Smartsheet's, and preferably Mural boards
• Knowledge of merchandising, retail planning, product creation, or financial planning
• Experience managing large projects within the apparel industry.

About BrickRed Systems:

BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.

With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.