Dickies: Manager, Merchandising Operations

Dickies

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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 or .Manager, Merchandising OperationsWhat 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 and click “Looking to Join VF”.To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go toNow WE have a question for YOU.Are you in?Hiring Range: $90,720.00 USD - $113,400.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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