Director, Levi's Brand Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

You'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®, Denizen®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Beyond Yoga.

The Director of Levi’s Brand Operations will guide the daily functions of the Brand Operations team through key GTM milestones. Developing processes, procedures and tools that ensure the Global and Regional Merchandising, Marketing and Design teams to achieve critical activities and deadlines.  You will partner with brand leadership to implement operational best practices and refine workload across teams. 

About the Job

• Lead the Brand Operations team in creating clear business processes that promote efficient, simplified ways of working to meet critical GTM deadlines.

• Direct the development and training of procedures that ensure timelines are met.

• Champion change management as new ways of working are implemented.

• Lead the development of standardized tools that allow the Merchandising, Marketing and Design teams to execute with consistency.

• Collaborate with Regional Brand Operations teams to identify business process improvement opportunities and insights to inform the development of the seasonal GTM calendar.

• Direct the Brand Operations team to translate the GTM calendar into detailed procedures to achieve on time completion of deadlines necessary for delivery of commercial samples and production.

• Lead issue resolution and guide alignment among cross functional stakeholders regarding key opportunities to improve operational excellence within the organization.

• Develop and clarify ways of working, decision rights and accountabilities for GTM milestones.

• Clarify and communicate decision rights, ways of working, objectives and outcomes of milestone meetings.

• Orchestrate meetings and Ways of Working across global and regional teams.

• Lead special projects by Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, and VP CEO’s Office.

• Collaborate with Director, Levi’s GTM to improve Levi’s GTM calendar.

• Key Relationships: Global and Regional Merchandising, Marketing and Design VP’s / Directors and GSC Directors.  

• You will report into our VP, CEO's Office.

About You

• Bachelor degree required

• 10+ years experience within the apparel industry and specific working knowledge of apparel development process.

• Ability to work and build partnerships with Sr. level roles – CMO/VP

• Proficient in software applications, particularly Microsoft suite of tools

• Experience managing people 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