Manager, CVM Production Implementation - In Store Display

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic leader to oversee the global production, rollout and inventory management of CVM assets for the brand. The role requires a balance of big picture thinking and hands on execution, ensuring the delivery of world-class in-store experiences while optimizing costs, processes, and sustainability practices.

Production & Rollout Management

* Lead the end-to-end production, execution, and global rollout of CVM assets across all stores.

* Ensure timely, cost effective delivery of in-store assets that meet the highest quality standards of a global luxury brand.

* Own and manage the timelines for both the new store openings and global rollouts, partnering closely with Development and Custom teams to ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule.

* Partner closely with cross functional teams - including Design, Graphics, Finance, Global Store Design, Store Planning, Visual Merchandising, Market Operations and Logistics to deliver seamless store openings and creative rollouts.

* Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with global vendors, fostering strong partnerships for long-term success.

Inventory & Forecasting

* Manage inventory planning for six display programs totaling over 700 distinct styles, ensuring optimal availability to support store openings, replenishment, and future campaigns.

* Lead the forecasting process, aligning form distribution and inventory flow with market needs and company strategy.

* Develop and implement systems to track display usage, monitor demand, and manage obsolescent, replenishment and re-ordering.

* Conduct regular inventory productivity analyses, identifying opportunities to reduce excess stock and plan for upcoming demand in partnership with the Styling teams.

Budgeting & Procurement

* Oversee global rollout budgets, serving as the primary point of contact for financial planning and cost management.

* Partner with Procurement to develop competitive big strategies and negotiate bulk pricing and terms of service.

* Drive continuous cost analysis and supplier evaluation to optimize spending while maintaining quality.

Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

* Ensure that proactive updates on deliveries, replacements, and production status to regional and global teams.

* Oversee the communications with regional teams, ensuring all requests - including replacements for damaged forms, new orders, and special/custom orders - are managed effectively and delivered to standard.

* Ensure all rollout tools-including installation, directives, communications from Market Operations, logistics planning and tracking mechanisms - are delivered by the various teams in support of deliveries.

Sustainability & Innovation

* Lead initiatives to transition to sustainable production methods, materials and shipping practices.

* Identify and source new vendors to support innovation, quality and sustainability goals.

Systems & Process Optimization

* Manage the Coupa Procure-to-Pay system in partnership with the finances team, ensuring a smooth purchase order to invoicing process.

* Build and manage a comprehensive database to streamline tracking, reporting and forecasting.

Leadership & Development

* Lead, mentor, and grow the CVM Production Team, as well as freelance support.

* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability.

Required Qualifications

* 5-10 years of proven experience managing global production of visual merchandising display items and/or products

* 5-10 years of experience overseeing and tracking product and/or supply inventory and operations in a luxury, retail or consumer goods environment.

* Experience overseeing a global production budget.

* Strong track record of budget management, vendor negotiations, and global rollout execution

* Strong communication skills and desire to bring forward suggestions for efficiency and cost effectiveness without compromising end product

* Success with creating, following and delivering within timelines and deadlines

* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with project and deadline changes and priority shifts

* Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or similar analytics tools), with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

* Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

* Demonstrated ability to proactively manage a complex process.

* Experience with working cross-functionally and a proven ability to work with a variety of people and present ideas and information to a group.

* Ability to travel as needed for store visits & installations.

* Strong knowledge of vendor sources and craftspeople for materials, techniques, props, and fulfillment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Comfortable and appreciative of a luxury retail setting.

* Strong sense of composition and design. Strong conceptual skills.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $122,485 - $172,920. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.