VP Merchandising
4 weeks ago
Omaha Nebraska, United States
Oriental Trading Company
Full time
Overview:As our VP of Merchandising you will direct and manage the Merchandising function of Oriental Trading Company to achieve OTC financial goals and objectives. You will also ensure that activities within the areas of Merchandising, Product Design and Sourcing are consistent with the strategic direction of the company.
Detailed Description:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Oversees the execution of all merchandising plans of the business to ensure goals are met
Provides direction and directives to Director and Management level staff in the performance of their duties, establishing work priorities, and in achieving company initiatives
Develops short and long term strategies which help grow the current business
Oversees the identification, development, and implementation of new business strategies, initiatives, and product lines
Establishes communication partnerships with other areas of the company
Develops quantitative goals and objectives for business results
Analyzes and evaluates results to align with growth and profitability
Establishes policies, procedures, and objectives for the Merchandising areas to operate effectively and efficiently
Operates within and holds direct reports accountable to a specified budget
Establishes a focus on talent management and develops and maintains an engaged and accountable workforce
Establishes a talent review process and makes the Merchandising department of OTC a great place to have a career
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company
Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice
Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned
Here’s what you need to join the fun:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Requires excellent analytical, planning, leadership and presentation skills
Requires interaction with all levels of management throughout the company, the ability to prioritize multiple projects and to manage many concurrent projects
Ability to analyze, interpret and utilize significant data to make sound business decisions
Ability to conceptualize beyond existing barriers, methods, and practices
Ability to perform job in a safe manner
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Business, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
Minimum ten years experience in Merchandising and Product Development
Minimum of three years in a Sr. Management and/or Executive level role
Overseas sourcing experience strongly preferred
Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business
Oriental Trading Company (), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; and .
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