Associate Merchandiser (Vans EMEA)

vfc; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site gym

VF brand discount 50%

Break out areas with complimentary hot

Zusammenfassung

Vans in Stabio, Switzerland is seeking an Associate Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team across Wholesale accounts. You will assist in assortment creation, analyze marketplace opportunities, and help align regional line architecture with global guidelines.

You’ll collaborate with merchant and planning teams to forecast, review performance, and drive GTM milestones. Ideal candidates have a business or merchandising background and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced,

Qualifikationen

• Understand and execute marketplace strategy (LRP).
• Support regional line architecture and assortment strategies.
• Drive and manage PLM data, forecasting, and analysis with merchant/planning teams.
• Analyze performance and identify demand opportunities for current/future seasons.

Aufgaben

• 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
• Demonstrate readiness to engage on all aspects of the business, from reports to showroom prep for Go-to-Market milestones.

Kenntnisse

Marketplace strategy

Assortment planning

Data analysis

PLM systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, Marketing

Jobbeschreibung

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser 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.

Let's Talk about the Role

You will be responsible for assisting in the assortment creation for Wholesale Accounts for all our categories. 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 wholesale environment and Vans' positioning while leveraging your ability to understand key merchandising principles and application toward analysis and support tasks.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master's degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

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 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.

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