Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Energy/Special projects and SMU Merchandiser 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.
Let’s Talk about the Role
You as Energy and SMU Merchandiser will be responsible for planning, briefing, merchandising and bringing to market all special make ups for Key accounts as well as the Energy and collaborations projects.
Respecting the product creation calendar, you will manage that all projects stay within deadlines and timelines, work cross-functionally with the commercial teams and the customers as well as with the global footwear and apparel merchandising teams. The objective is to respond best to the key accounts’ specific briefs, enabling growth though trend injections and/or specific commercial additions.
You will connect with the main inline merchandising team to ensure the smu and omu programs are integrated well into the wholesale mainline assortments.
In addition, you will also be responsible for landing and managing all collaborations and special projects made for emea market.
How You Will Make a Difference
You will achieve this by:
- Deep understanding of the EMEA Timberland consumer including their various taste and behavious from Boutique to tier2 fashion and street marketplace.
- In partnership with the Head of Product Merchandising, create seasonal smu line plan for key accounts smu allocation, and global/regional collaborations.
- Improving calendar, GTM process and communication between all stakeholders (global product and marketing teams, regional planning and commercial teams)
- Monitor the development status of all smus and projects to ensure timely commercialization (footwear and apparel)
- Create internal “trend” reports to suggest style/color additions, exclusives drops and potential adjustments to the line.
- Briefing closer to market coming up trends in emea market within DTC, Fashion and Street accounts.
- Monitor final pricing decisions, responsible for margin targets for smu/omus and special projects.
- Bringing exclusives to T.0, strategic accounts and E-com to enable market differentiation and create demand for the brand.
- Partnering up with Footwear and Apparel merchandising team, enabl a halo / trickle down strategy for more commercial inline executions.
- Build and create exceptional presentations and selling tools to bring the SMU proposals to life at Key account meetings.
- Meeting regularly with the sales teams to analyzing sales results to inform quick response to market opportunities.
Skills for Success
You should have:
- 2/3+ years of professional experience in Apparel or Footwear industry in a similar function
- Deep understanding of the Timberland brand as well as the streetwear and fashion lifestyle business
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other Windows applications (Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc)
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
- Strong knowledge of PLM systems and data management
- Proactively identifying potential issues, propose solutions for xfunctional process challenges, managing commercial teams expectations
- Very strong communication skills and crossfunctional partnership
A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in business administration are nice to have, but we are most interested 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
This post is not eligible for relocation support.
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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