Merchandise Operations Specialist

Description

The ambition of the Global Licensing & Merchandising Team is to strengthen Fords position as a lifestyle brand by delivering engaging quality and relevant products & experiences our customers love. Additionally as our promotional business continues to expand and generate royalties dedicated support is critical to the overall success of continuing to deliver and maintain quality and consistency conducive to the expectations of our brand. The Operations Specialist for merchandise will provide enhanced internal support for team gear & executive leadership initiatives and effectively manage our global network of suppliers. This role will also drive forward key workstreams necessary to optimize our Ford Racing merchandise efforts across various functions.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do

As the Merchandise Operations Specialist your core responsibilities will include :

• Strategic Vendor Management : Own and optimize relationships with all promotional merchandise vendors globally. You will lead negotiations manage performance and ensure our partners deliver high-quality on-trend products that meet our rigorous brand standards.
• Ford Performance Project Leadership : Act as the central project manager for all Ford Performance merchandise initiatives. You will collaborate closely with the racing team to manage work plans timelines and logistics for product launches and event activations ensuring a seamless approach that aligns with the overall Ford Performance strategy.
• Revenue Growth & Process Optimization : Develop and execute the strategy to centralize global promotional spending through our official channel. You will be responsible for achieving revenue targets managing budgets developing KPIs and increasing royalty flow back to the company.
• Market & Trend Analysis : Serve as the internal expert on consumer insights and market trends in apparel accessories and promotional goods. You will leverage this expertise to refresh core collections and guide selections that are modern desirable and representative of our brands.
• Brand Stewardship & Reporting : Enforce corporate brand standards across all merchandise and partnerships. You will conduct analysis and develop clear actionable reporting to drive strategic business decisions for both L&M and Ford Performance.

Qualifications

You Will Have...

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What youll receive in return

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like : will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including :

For more information on salary and benefits click here : position is a range of salary grades GSR 7

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Financial Services,Information Technology,Cost Control,Corporate Risk Management,Law

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1