Director, Levi's Brand Operations

Company: Levi Strauss & Co.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Director, Levi's Brand OperationsYou're an original. So are we.We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986. We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do. Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world. We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands: Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga.As the Director of Levi's Brand Operations, you will lead and enhance the daily functions of our Brand Operations team, steering us through key Go-To-Market (GTM) milestones. You will focus on optimizing processes, tools, and workflows to help our Global and Regional Merchandising, Marketing, and Design teams meet critical deadlines. In this high-impact role, you'll partner with brand leadership to guide operational efficiency, refine team workloads, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.About the Job

• Lead the Brand Operations team in creating clear, streamlined business processes that drive efficiency and meet critical GTM deadlines.
• Lead the development, training, and adoption of processes that ensure on-time execution of key activities.
• Be an advocate for change management, implementing new ways of working across teams.
• Develop and standardize tools that enable consistent execution by the Merchandising, Marketing, and Design teams.
• Partner with Regional Brand Operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, informing the evolution of our seasonal GTM calendar.
• Translate the GTM calendar into actionable procedures to ensure delivery of commercial samples and production.
• Resolve issues, align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive operational excellence across the organization.
• Clarify and communicate decision rights, objectives, and outcomes for GTM milestone meetings.
• Coordinate and lead key meetings, ensuring seamless collaboration across global and regional teams.
• Lead special projects initiated by the Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, and VP, CEO's Office.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Levi's GTM to continually enhance the GTM process.
• You will report into our VP, CEO's Office.About You
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 10+ years of experience in the apparel industry with a deep knowledge of the apparel development process.
  • Proven experience collaborating with senior leadership, including C-suite and VP-level stakeholders.
  • Experience with software applications, particularly the Microsoft suite.
  • Leadership experience managing teams or direct reports.The expected starting salary range for this role is $142,100-$215,200. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact. We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here's a small snapshot:
    • 401K match: $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
    • Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations.
    • Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise.
    • Paid Family Leave.#LI-hybridEOE M/F/Disability/VetsLOCATIONSan Francisco, CA, USAFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time
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