Manager, Visual Merchandising Operations - Los Angeles, United States - ILIA Beauty

Description

• Proactively assess potential risks to projects and communicate critical information to all team members. Offer solutions and workarounds as needed.
• Integrate and manage timelines between the fixture vendors, sales, marketing, and creative teams to plan the global seasonal updates timeline.
• Partner with sales and product marketing to ensure assortments are accurate for merchandising.

• Input projects into asana, including tasks and timelines. Follow up to ensure projects are executed on time.
• Ensure merchandising documents within Dropbox are organized and updated.
• Act as the pointperson for display/graphic vendors, regional and field partners. Lead regular status calls and ensure timely and effective communication for projects.
• Maintain an organized database of all merchandising documents.

• Oversee the display development process from planogramming to technical drawing review through prototype approval for seasonal updates and secondary displays for retailer accounts.
• Create Illustratorbased planograms that take into consideration the product flow, design, and budget. Plan several seasons ahead to ensure there is ample space for the assortment.
• Present planogram options to team manager and senior leadership to gain approvals.
• Create briefs for vendors to clearly communicate the displays and graphics needed.
• Lead weekly calls with fixture and print vendors to manage the development progress.
• Review technical drawings and share revisions with vendors
• Work closely with creative to ensure there is ample collaboration for graphics and print execution.
• Review prototypes and graphic samples to ensure design and execution are of high quality.
• Review instruction sheets and make revisions as needed.
• Review quotes to ensure costs fall within the budget. Valueengineer the design as needed.
• Interview prospective vendors for new projects and oversee the bidding process.

• Maintain databases for door counts and merchandising inventory.
• Create forecasts and orders for comps, testers, and products.
• Ship and receive graphics and prototypes during the design development phase.
• Oversee tracking and shipping of updates, communicating timing and risks.
• Coordinate with vendors to supply distribution lists and final graphic/display orders.
• Serve as the VM point person for the regional field. Lead quarterly meetings to latest updates.
• Oversee repair and maintenance program and aftermarket care process.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess Ilia display quality and monitor trends in the beauty industry
• Maintain a photo library of Ilia and competitive gondolas and displays.
• Help to create brandbased merchandising guidelines and standards.
• Create and implement new processes and programs to help gain operational excellence.

• Review annual budget and seasonal allocations with senior management for OPEX and CAPEX guidelines. Track all departmental spending.
• Verify vendor quotes and obtain approvals before creating POs.
• Generate quarterly spending reports and flag overages.
• Work with finance to ensure POs are approved and accrued within the correct season.
• Maintain an organized database of financial documents.

• 5+ years of visual merchandising operations experience, preferably with a beauty or personal products brand
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines and maintaining highquality standards
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and modeling software; Asana & SketchUp preferred
• Intermediate understanding of design (e.g. technical drawings), materials, prototyping, and production processes required

• Salary: $80,00095,000
• Bonus Opportunity
• Health Benefits 100% employerpaid medical, dental & vision coverage

• No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays

• Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season

• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 401(k) Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match
• Flexibility & Wellness Stipends
• Monthly stipends to support remote work & selfcare

• Find your flow, working from home or from one of our offices

• Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones
• This is the anticipated salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a few factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location._