Product Operations Specialist- Apparel & Accessories- Johnston & Murphy

Genesco Inc

Nashville, TN

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Nashville, TN

POSTED

13 days ago

Job Summary

The position serves as a key liaison between Apparel/Accessories Design & Development, Merchandising, and Marketing teams. This role is responsible for coordinating product-related activities across channels, including sample management, calendar oversight, and product information accuracy.

This position also supports business-to-business and licensing programs through coordination of program development, timeline management, and communication with internal teams and external partners. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate product sample needs for DTC and Wholesale channels, establishing priorities and ensuring accurate tracking, organization, and readiness for key meetings and presentations
Own and manage cross-functional calendars for merchandising milestones, product launches, market appointments, and marketing initiatives; proactively identify conflicts and drive alignment across teams
Partner with Merchandising to support line planning, product setup, and sales materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with seasonal strategies
Collaborate with Marketing to coordinate product samples for photoshoots and campaigns; review and validate product details used in brand communications
Serve as primary point of contact for business-to-business/uniform programs, overseeing program setup, reporting, and ongoing coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners
Coordinate and monitor licensing program requirements, ensuring timely submissions, approvals, and adherence to external partner processes and deadlines
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve tracking tools and documentation to monitor timelines, deliverables, and overall program performance
Oversee organization and operational flow of sample rooms and storage areas, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and support for seasonal inventory movement
Provide guidance and task directions to supporting team member(s), as applicable, to ensure execution of product operations activities
Proactively communicate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery against key milestones

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of experience in merchandising, product operations, marketing coordination, or related area
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
High attention to detail and accuracy in managing product information and materials
Experience with product samples, merchandising processes, or marketing support preferred
Familiarity with licensing or business-to-business programs is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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About the Company

Genesco Inc

Founded in 1924, in Nashville, Tennessee, Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a $3 billion specialty retail leader that sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,800 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com, www.lidsclubhouse.com, http://shop.neweracap.com/ , www.trask.com, www.suregripfootwear.com and www.dockersshoes.com.

The Company's Lids Sports Group division, based in Indianapolis, operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand, G.H. Bass & Co., SureGrip, and other brands.

For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Sports and Physical Recreation

FOUNDED

1924

WEBSITE

http://www.genesco.com/

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