WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report to the APLA Merchandising Ops Director, within the Consumer X Marketplace Operations team. The role primarily works with Merchandising team, while also engaging with DSM, Marketplace, and other Operations partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking a Sr. Process Manager for APLA Merch Ops. As a merchandising operations expert, you will have direct responsibility to drive a collaborative, effective business, as well as lead the implementation of key strategic and business priorities across functions. As a critical part of the team, this person will work closely with Merchandising, DSM, Marketplace, and other Operations partners to drive initiatives and communication across all levels of our business.
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Our ideal candidate can foster effective working relationships, drive clarity, instill trust and comfortably navigate ambiguity. They are adept at leading & facilitating projects and conversations, while also driving alignment and solutions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training
- 7+ years' experience in Merchandising or Operations
- Deep process and operational experience, including familiarity with the CODE Process
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Strong communicator & collaborator
- Passionate, curious problem-solver
- Collaborative & strong communication skillset, including strong story-telling skills including PowerPoint and/or Keynote presentations
- Ability to influence and facilitate at leadership levels
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving a team to clarity/results
- Change agent/change management skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will work with the Geo Merchandising, as well as Consumer x Marketplace Operational partners to drive Merchandising process excellence and accountability as well as facilitate cross-functional alignment across teams within CODE moments. You will help with communication and information flow to drive clarity for a seamless and connected process, that delivers business results. You will lead the integration of new initiatives and tools.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Define and manage seasonal Merchandising processes, calendar and tools to support Merch Excellence, with special focus on Marketplace led activities
- Partner with APLA Marketplace Merchandising, CODE, and Cross-Functional partners to plan, socialize, and execute seasonal deliverables and moments
- Conduct seasonal reviews to drive constant improvements
- Drive optimized use of our Assortment Tools (AV) across the Merch team, including management of AV access
- Support implementation and identification of tools that enable the Product Creation team to create the world's best product
- Support onboarding of new teammates on our process and systems
- Represent APLA in future systems development and planning, and in Code Cohort seasonal execution team
- Drive and deliver projects against key strategies & priorities
- Ensure all deadlines are met on time, with impeccable results
- Continuously seek out ways to improve process and capabilities of a multi-discipline team
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.