Technical Product Manager - Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Operations

This position is based in Fort Wayne, IN or New York, NY.

About Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley brings joy and color to our consumers with functional, accessible products, using soft materials and iconic prints that appeal to all generations. We are a vertical retailer, with over 100 stores in the US, two websites, and a strong presence in department stores, specialty retailers, and online marketplaces.

FUNCTION

The Technical Product Manager – Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Operations is responsible for the strategy, delivery, support, and continuous improvement of Vera Bradley's Supply Chain technology ecosystem. This leader owns the technology capabilities supporting inventory management, demand forecasting, merchandise planning, allocation, replenishment, sourcing, logistics, warehouse operations, and distribution.

Working closely with Merchandising, Planning, Operations, and Technology teams, this role ensures technology investments enable business growth, operational efficiency, and exceptional customer experiences.

This is a player-coach leadership role that combines people leadership, technology product management, project delivery, business partnership, and hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will lead a team while remaining actively engaged in solution design, issue resolution, process improvement, and value delivery across the technology value stream.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technology Product Leadership

• Own the technology strategy, roadmap, and investment portfolio.
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver capabilities that improve inventory productivity, forecasting accuracy, allocation effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary technology partner for Supply Chain leadership.

Supply Chain Technology, Operations & Solution Delivery

• Own the end-to-end technology ecosystem supporting retail inventory management, forecasting, planning, allocation, replenishment, warehouse management, logistics, and distribution operations.
• Develop deep expertise in the flow of inventory across the enterprise and the systems that enable it.
• Translate complex business challenges into scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business value.
• Lead the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of Merchandise Planning, Allocation, and Operations applications and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical business and technology challenges in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure operational readiness, system stability, and business continuity during major deployments and peak business periods.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, fulfillment performance, productivity, and visibility across the supply chain.

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead large-scale technology initiatives from concept through implementation and value realization.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, resource plans, risks, and success measures.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic projects, enhancements, and operational priorities.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and organizational impacts.
• Ensure successful adoption of new ca...

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