WW Merchandising Operations Program Manager

• This role maintains the visual experience across our design studios by managing inventory, technology, and product presentation to align with Apple’s standards.
• You will be a valued feedback partner to the visual merchants providing insight on strategy viability.

About Apple

Imagine what you could do here! 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.

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continuously reimagining our products and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. That innovation is inspired by a shared commitment to great work — and to each other. Because learning from the people here means we’re learning from the best. Retail Operations creates the tools and programs that empower our teams to provide, a one of a kind, only at Apple experience. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a global strategy that sets the bar.

Responsibilities

• You’ll implement current merchandising strategies, manage resources including inventory and elements, and promote innovation across various store formats.
• You will innovate various merchandising solutions to improve the ease of resets, and you will manage specific merchandising programs.
• By combining technical expertise with creative vision, you will enhance the customer experience and support the ongoing evolution of our dynamic merchandising strategies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experiences in visual merchandising or retail operations
• Understanding of Apple merchandising principles and inventory management with a strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience working in a corporate environment

• Successful at managing complex projects in an efficient manner
• Ability to think quickly, re-prioritize, and perform problem-solving tasks, within changing conditions

Provide concise, actionable feedback on programs and materials

• Self-starter who is able to meet weekly deadlines without supervision
• Learning agile with a desire to learn new processes and programs to support Merchandising