VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser DTC to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
Vans is theoriginalaction sports footwear company, rooted inauthenticityand creativity.Foundedin 1966,we havethrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture.
By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Let’s Talk about the Role
You will be responsible for assisting in the assortment creation for DTC Stores and E-Commerce.This will require you to:
Understand, support and execute marketplace strategy (LRP)
Support team with regional line architecture, assortment strategies, in-region pricing (with global guidelines) and marketplace segmentation.
Drive and manage quality of regional PLM systems, forecasting and analysis needs together with merchant and planning teams.
Support Merchant and Planning teams on analyzing performance and identifying demand opportunities for current and future seasons.
Support content deliverables for the region, ensuring GTM milestone deliverables are aligned to EMEA marketplace needs and accuracy.
Support team with impactful recaps and performance driving takeaways in all settings
In order to effectively manage these deliverables, you will:
Demonstrate a readiness and willingness to engage on all aspects of the business, from generating reports, sample management, merchandising showrooms and preparing for Go-to-Market milestones.
You will also demonstrate your fluency in the EMEA retail and wholesale environment and Vans’ positioning while leveraging your ability to understand key merchandising principles and application toward analysis and support tasks.
Aformal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing are nice to have, but we are mostinterested in your total experience and professional achievements.
About VF
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
Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As an equal opportunity employer, 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.
If you likewhat you have read and want to join our teamthen we would like to hear from you!
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