Merchandise Operations Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Project Management, Budget Management, Market Analysis, Brand Stewardship, Consumer Insights, Performance Management, Revenue Growth, Logistics Management, Negotiation Skills, Trend Analysis, Collaboration, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Motorsports Knowledge, Apparel Industry Knowledge, Merchandise Strategy

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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. Established and active employee resource groups Experience working in a global capacity or with international teams and vendors. Direct experience in the automotive, motorsports, or licensed sport apparel industry. A genuine and demonstrable passion for merchandise with an understanding of automotive brands.

Responsibilities

The Merchandise Operations Specialist will manage vendor relationships and lead project initiatives for Ford Performance merchandise. This role involves optimizing promotional spending and ensuring product quality aligns with brand standards.