Operations Manager 5

What we are looking for

We need a forward-thinking individual, energized by complex and cross-functional projects. Our best Operations Managers are strategic thinkers and excellent
communicators with an aptitude for driving change. They understand how our
consumer shops behave and engage with our brand, helping to build new processes, tools and ways of working that allow our APLA Merch teams to deliver consumer-led assortments and execute the season with high efficiency.


What will you work on

On any given day you might be conducting small workshops or meetings to gather SME s insights that will help you design future processes to bring speed, efficiency and simplicity to life. You will create plans to bring stakeholders at different levels to the alignment, training and adoption of these new processes and tools.


Who will you work with

You will report to the Director of Merchandising Business Integration. This role requires collaborating daily with various teams such as Planning, Sales, and Global Merch to deliver results for the GEO. You will focus on our internal costumers in APLA Merch to find opportunities for improvement while also engaging with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth integration with enterprise-wide dependencies.


What you bring

• Bachelor s degree plus 4-5 years of professional work experience in merchandising, management consulting, corporate strategy, operations, or a related field (3+ years of work experience with an MBA).
• Demonstrated ability to partner on cross functional teams
• Passionate about process and tools potential in improving execution.
• Expert problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Compelling storyteller with the ability to influence at multiple levels throughout the organization.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.

• Knowledge of merchandising strongly preferred