Merchandising Operations Manager, Sportswear (Contract)

Merchandising Operations Manager, Sportswear (Contract) | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 4 months

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

This temporary position will help support our merchandising team with SAP, Product Launches, SMU intake and other internal processes.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• SAP setup and maintenance, including ongoing cross-functional follow-up with Production on material composition and FOBs, Compliance on HTS code accuracy, and Supply Chain on system setup, costing alignment, and purchase order execution. This will also include troubleshooting issues as they arise and ensuring all data is accurate and ready ahead of key milestones.
• OTB management in partnership with Shelby (Supply Planning), specifically confirming material numbers, validating data integrity, and ensuring everything is properly set up and ready for forecasting. 
• Product launch management, working closely with ecomm and marketing to support go-live readiness. 
• SMU request intake and process management, including tracking requests, supporting approvals, and coordinating execution with the appropriate internal partners

This role requires an 3-5 years of experience in merchandising operations. With a particular focus on project and process management. 

Other qualifications include:

• Experience with SAP
• Exceptional and demonstrated Excel skills
• Familiarity with supply planning
• Project management skills
• The ability to work independently to execute on a deadline

What We’ll Provide

The starting pay for this role is $45-$55/hour at the time of this posting with an expected work week of 40 hours per week.

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.