Overview
VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser DTC to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived 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.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the assortment creation for DTC Stores and E-Commerce.
* Understand, support and execute marketplace strategy (LRP).
* Support 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 analysing 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 the team with impactful recaps and performance driving takeaways in all settings.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Fluency in the EMEA retail and wholesale environment and Vans’ positioning, with the ability to apply key merchandising principles toward analysis and support tasks.
* A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing is nice to have, but relevant experience and achievements are valued higher.
About VF
VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.
What’s In It For You
* A supportive, feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
* An inclusive international environment with diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities.
* Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi-country 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.
Equal Opportunity
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 like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!
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