Associate Merchandiser (Vans EMEA)

VFCorporation; Kreis Stabio; Hybrid; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On site gym

50% discount on VF brands

Break out areas with hot drinks

Zusammenfassung

Vans EMEA is seeking an Associate Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team in Stabio, Switzerland. You will assist in assortment creation for Wholesale Accounts across all categories, supporting regional line architecture, pricing guidance, and GTM milestones.

You will collaborate with Merchandising and Planning to analyze performance, forecast demand, and ensure PLM systems deliver accurate insights. A business/design/retail merchandising/marketing degree is nice to have, but total

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting wholesale assortment creation and regional line architecture.
• Ability to forecast demand and analyze performance across periods.
• Familiarity with GTM milestones and pricing guidelines is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assist in assortment creation for Wholesale Accounts across all categories.
• Support regional line architecture, assortment strategies, and in-region pricing.
• Drive and manage PLM systems forecasting and analysis with merchants and planning.
• Analyze performance and identify demand opportunities for current and future seasons.

Kenntnisse

Merchandising

Assortment planning

Data analysis

Forecasting

Go-to-Market

Ausbildung

Business/Design/Retail Merchandising/Marketing

Tools

PLM systems

Data analysis tools

Jobbeschreibung

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Vans®is theoriginalaction sports footwear company, rooted inauthenticityand creativity.Foundedin 1966,we havethrived 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.

Aformal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master's degree in Business, Design, Retail Merchandising, and/or Marketing are nice to have, but we are mostinterested 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.