Associate Merchandiser (Vans EMEA)

Vans; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On site gym

50% discount on VF brands

Inclusive international environment

Zusammenfassung

Vans EMEA is seeking an Associate Merchandiser based in Stabio, Switzerland to support assortment creation for Wholesale Accounts across all categories. You will help with regional line architecture, pricing, and marketplace segmentation, while driving forecasting and analytics with the merchant and planning teams.

You will assist in content delivery for the region, ensure GTM milestones align with EMEA marketplace needs, and contribute to performance-driven insights.

Qualifikationen

• Formal education in business/design/retail merchandising or marketing is a plus.
• Experience supporting assortment creation and marketplace strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance and identify demand opportunities.

Aufgaben

• Assist in assortment creation for Wholesale Accounts across all categories.
• Support regional line architecture, assortment strategies and in-region pricing.
• Collaborate on forecasting and analysis with merchant and planning teams.
• Analyze performance to identify demand opportunities for current and future seasons.
• Ensure GTM milestones align with regional marketplace needs and provide impactful recaps.

Kenntnisse

Merchandising principles

Data analysis

Forecasting

Market research

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business/Design/Retail Merchandising/Marketing

Tools

PLM systems

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.

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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