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Dickies: Manager, Merchandising Operations

VF CORPORATION
Costa Mesa, CA
Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we’re ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Dickies Careers or Manager, Merchandising Operations What will you do?A day in the life of a Manager, Merchandising Operations at Dickies looks a little like this. You’ll be the operational heartbeat of the Merchandising and broader Product teams—ensuring that timelines are met, systems are optimized, and cross-functional teams are aligned. You’ll be the conductor of the product creation train. This position reports to the Chief Merchandising Officer. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence throughout the product creation calendar, leading key systems like FlexPLM and Power BI, and supporting deep dives into reports and special projects. You’ll bring rigor, clarity, and momentum to the merchandising engine. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
  • Process optimization and workflow management
    • Own the product creation calendar in partnership with Product Development, streamlining workflows to improve speed, clarity, and collaboration.
    • Track and manage key milestones and deliverables across the merchandising timeline, ensuring teams stay on course.
    • Facilitate calendar reviews and milestone check-ins to drive cross-functional accountability and readiness for GTM gates.
    • Partner closely with Marketing Ops, GTM Ops, and Planning to ensure alignment and execution.
    • Support the Chief Merchant with operational oversight, reporting, and project execution.
  • Systems leadership
    • Serve as the business owner for FlexPLM—driving adoption, accuracy, training, and continuous improvement.
    • Lead Power BI dashboard development and reporting tools to enable data-driven decision-making across product teams.
    • Ensure data integrity and system hygiene across merchandising and development workflows.
  • Strategic support
    • Support the Chief Merchant with ad hoc reporting, business analysis, and special projects
What do you need to succeed?We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5-7 years of experience and professional achievements. The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and product lifecycle management (PLM) software.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to support innovation in product operations.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Knowledge of supply chain management and process optimization.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product operations, supply chain management, or a related field, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry.
What do we offer you?At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do. To learn more about Dickies’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”. To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?
Posted 2026-04-09

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