Marketplace Merchandising Manager - Street & Sport Inspired - Timberland EMEA

Beschreibung

Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Marketplace Merchandising Manager to join our EMEA Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.   

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future.  This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.   

Let’s Talk about the Role

As Marketplace Merchandising Manager you are responsible to create the right assortments for the Street – Sport Inspired – Sporting Goods Strategic Accounts and main Wholesale partners, having as a focus point our consumer ensuring a differentiated and segmented approach to drive mutual profitability for the account and Timberland.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Provide input to Product Merchandising to support the development of the Assortment
• Provide input and recommendations for regional sales plan to MCO Planning by Channel, Season and Account
• Provide input and recommendations for regional sales plan to Merch Planning by Consumer Environment, Gender, Key Franchise Families & End Use
• Deliver Consumer Relevant Assortments for Key Accounts according to:
  • Consumer Environments and local needs
  • Assortment structure and Product Merchandising & Marketing initiatives
  • Segmentation and Differentiation Strategy
• Determine breadth and depth of account assortments at each level of Assortment Architecture
• Deliver assortment and investment plans for Strategic Accounts in close collaboration with their buying team and Key Account Manager to ensure the right brand positioning and sales turnover
• Be a key player in GTM integration and develop a GTM process for the accounts
• Monitor assortment performance vs. Strategic Choices and Merchandising Plans; drive Monthly Performance meetings with Product Merchandising
• Prepare and drive Pre-line meetings alongside KA manager
• Collaborate with marketing for bespoke KA campaigns
• Frequently visit the accounts alongside KA manager:
  • For deep understanding of Consumer and Account evolution
  • Monitor and track local (and adjacent) competitors' performance and initiatives, for an “hyper-local expertise”
  • Develop the best assortment of the account but also brief the peers on gaps in the assortment to identify SMU needs

Skills for Success

• 5+ years of experience in Merchandising / Merchandise Planning / Allocation, ideally in a major lifestyle brand
• University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Merchandising or economics
• Fluent English (both written and spoken)
• Analytical / Technical skills, Proficient in MS Office tools
• Results and goal oriented
• Capable to understand complex processes
• Great in building relationship with various departments and strong communication skills
• Successful in working in complex matrix organization

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

This post is not eligible for relocation support.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.