Manager, Assortment Process & Operations

Join our dynamic team and take the lead in shaping the future of Merchandising programs! As a key player, you will drive successful program execution while championing evolving processes and cutting-edge assortment management practices. Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to effectively implement our Merchandising programs and strategies, ensuring seamless adaptation to evolving objectives and processes. Dive into the exciting realms of assortment planning, space planning, and analytics, and all aimed at boosting customer engagement and driving substantial improvements in revenue and financial outcomes. Elevate your career with us as we redefine the landscape of Merchandising excellence!

Responsibilities:

• Provides thought leadership, guidance, and support in developing, problem solving and refining Merchandising Assortment related processes.
• Guides the vision for and development of processes with Merchandising, Tech, Analytics, and Space Planning partners.
• Provides strategic leadership to the Assortment Operations team.
• Supports team efforts to ensure necessary systems and tools are developed and delivered to enable timely and accurate space planning, planograms, reporting, and analysis. Supports creation of framework and accountability for business requirements documentation and user acceptance testing.
• Develops, refines, and manages procedures, processes, and tools for Assortment Operations
• Identifies and builds leadership mechanisms for continuous process improvement to unlock business goals and team member efficiency
• Coordinates and manages workload across a team of Business and Data Analysts in support of accurate and effective data inputs to Merchants, Space Planning and Inventory Teams.
• Contributes to functional strategy development, priority setting, budget planning, and resource allocation.

Skills:

• Prioritizes team and project activities using business understanding
• Drives decision-making and team focus through a solid grasp of company operations
• Develops and communicates individual and team development opportunities
• Collaborates with stakeholders for shared understanding of Assortment Priorities
• Demonstrates active listening and shares insights with leadership
• Understands WFM strategic direction and contributes to local strategy development
• Recommends adjustments based on business analysis
• Assists in project planning, including cost, schedule, and resource requirements
• Integrates stakeholder perspectives in task and project management
• Maintains open communication, oversees project leads, and incorporates lessons learned
• Demonstrates understanding of industry, market, and company dynamics
• Connects market trends to WFM business implications

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 0-2 years’ leadership experience.

Additional Information:

• This role will observe the 3-day hybrid office model.
• Based in Store Support Office Austin, TX.

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