AMR Merchandising Operations Lead

Summary

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

Role Number:200571193

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Real Estate, Design & Merchandising (RDM) teams create and care for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a strategy that sets the bar. RDM’s Retail Merchandising team inspires our customers to discover, learn about, and buy Apple products, services, and accessories through elevated product presentation and rich discovery experiences. The Geo Retail Merchandising team’s mission is to implement, localize and optimize the WW strategy in the region. The AMR Merchandising Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the Accessories Product Merchandiser across all 2PP/3PP product categories with the execution and daily operations of the product assortment in Apple Retail stores and online for the Geo. This role will also assist stores with packaging and product escalation issues. Imagine what you could do here!

Description

– Collaborate closely with the Geo Accessories team to ensure the correct implementation of assortments – Work closely with Geo Product Merchandiser to deliver Geo nuance and strategy for new product introductions – Support 3PP Accessories product lifecycle management – Review and draft store communications on accessory and product assortment – Support 3PP Accessories Geo compliance and product escalation issues – Collaborate with Geo Product Merchandisers to optimize inventory for backstage strategy and clean up – Continual verification of the accuracy of the product assortment across multiple platforms – Provide support during peak NPI and reset activities – Improve tools and develop systems for more efficient workflows and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail operations or other related fields
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, or related degrees preferred) or industry equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Action-oriented, with great attention to detail.
• Thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
• Ability to influence and develop business relationships with partners at all levels
• Forward-thinking, with exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Able to drive the big picture, overarching mission, and business drivers but can move to tactical detailed execution seamlessly
• Successful at managing complex projects in an efficient manner
• Organized, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating with a team
• Strong cross-functional agility, with the ability to independently lead and meet objectives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong process management and technical learning with proven ability for systems management

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $96,200 and $145,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.