VanderHouwen · 20 hours ago
Merchandising Operations Specialist
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$42/hr - $42/hr
3+ years expVanderHouwen is a technology company that revolutionizes the future at the confluence of tech and sport. They are seeking a Merchandising Operations Specialist to support a business integration initiative within Footwear and Apparel, focusing on building and maintaining a centralized hub for merchandising timelines and approval gates.
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Hiring Manager
Jeremy Jacob
Responsibilities
Build, structure, and maintain an Airtable-based merchandising operations hub to serve as a centralized source of truth for key dates and milestones
Organize timelines, approval gates, and critical milestones to ensure clarity across merchandising workflows
Document processes, including stage definitions, deliverables, ownership, and timing for each merchandising phase
Maintain project tracking for key initiatives, including timelines, dependencies, and status indicators
Support cross-functional coordination with Footwear and Apparel teams, including meeting logistics and communication distribution lists
Partner with business integration leads to ensure consistent alignment across teams and initiatives
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or clarity issues in existing workflows and recommend process improvements
Ensure information remains current, accurate, and easy to navigate as projects and timelines evolve
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in merchandising operations, marketing operations, or business operations
Advanced hands-on experience with Airtable, including building, structuring, and maintaining complex bases
Strong understanding of merchandising workflows and lifecycle processes across cross-functional teams
Proven ability to document processes and maintain operational resources for multiple stakeholders
Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in fast-paced environments
Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Preferred
Prior experience in footwear or apparel merchandising environments
Line planning or merchandising calendar (MAR) experience
Experience supporting seasonal launches or major merchandising milestones
Comfort coordinating meetings, invites, and distribution lists
Innovative, proactive, and adaptable approach to evolving processes and tools
Company
VanderHouwen
VanderHouwen is a premier staffing provider of technology, engineering, finance and accounting professionals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy VanderHouwen
Founder, CEO, and Owner
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