Senior Merchandiser: Omnichannel Growth & Product Strategy

VF Corp.; Berchem; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site gym

50% discount on VF brands

Break out areas with complimentary hot

Inclusive international environment

Job summary

Eastpak in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking an exceptional Senior Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team. You will align merchandising strategies with brand objectives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive omnichannel growth.

You will analyze markets, manage assortments, own seasonal line plans, monitor KPIs, and contribute to GTM strategies across channels. Fluent English and a passion for the product are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Merchandising, Product Management, Merchandising planning ideally in global brand organizations.
• Analytical with strong product affinity.
• Being a true team player that champions new way of workings.
• Strong Excel skills with a detail orientation.
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in tackling challenges and finding innovative solutions.
• Strong communication skills – includes presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Has a passion for the product and is consumer-obsessed.

Responsibilities

• Translate consumer, market, and competitive insights into actionable product and assortment briefings for the product development team aligned with seasonal direction and account-specific SMU requests.
• Develop a globally consistent assortment while considering local nuances and opportunities. Establish a clear understanding of regional markets and channels and tailor merchandising strategies to capitalize on specific growth opportunities adapted to regional markets.
• Embrace an omnichannel approach and create assortments that are well-suited for digital and DTC channels.
• Take ownership of category performance and business KPIs (revenue, margin, productivity, sell-through and inventory efficiency), turning analysis into business results.
• Own seasonal line plans and conduct SKU-level productivity analyses to improve line efficiency, achieve business targets and anticipate emerging trends.
• Accountable for updating and accuracy at all times of the different systems (Grid, Line lists, Analyses)
• Drive the seasonal sales reps sample order and follow up on the process.
• Contribute to shaping seasonal GTM strategies and commercial priorities, ensuring alignment across channels and markets during various steps of the go-to-market process (GTM process meetings and Key Account meetings)
• Provide merchandising inputs into seasonal forecasting and demand planning in close partnership with Planning and Sales
• Partner with Digital/Marketing to use relevant seasonal content in their tools.
• Lead post-season hindsight reviews and drive continuous assortment optimization, ensuring key learnings are embedded into future seasons.

Skills

Merchandising

Product Management

Merchandising planning

Global brands

Job description

Eastpak in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking an exceptional Senior Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team. You will align merchandising strategies with brand objectives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive omnichannel growth.

You will analyze markets, manage assortments, own seasonal line plans, monitor KPIs, and contribute to GTM strategies across channels. Fluent English and a passion for the product are essential.