Altra: DTC Merchandiser

Vans; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Development opportunities

Job summary

Vans is seeking a detail-oriented retail merchandising specialist to support our DTC stores with product planning, forecasting, and in-season operations for the US and Canada. You will own Canada region forecasting and prepare sales and inventory insights.

Lead website merchandising for US/Canada (Bloomreach, Shopify), align with marketing and ops to optimize inventory, and drive growth. Requires 2+ years in merchandising and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, merchandising or marketing.
• 2+ years merchandising or product buying experience.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and multi-priority management.
• Data-driven yet consumer-focused decision maker.

Responsibilities

• Assist DTC Merchandising Manager with product planning and replenishment for US/Canada stores.
• Prepare regular sales, inventory and trend reports with insights and recommendations.
• Own forecasting and in-season operations for Canada region.
• Develop and execute seasonal product forecasts for Canada aligning with trends and demand.
• Website merchandising for US and Canada; execute online strategies to maximize visibility (Bloomreach, Shopify).
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to feature styles with healthy inventory levels.
• Partner with external vendors to improve customer experiences (finders, reviews, fit recommendations).

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Merchandising experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/merchandising/marketing

Tools

Shopify

Bloomreach

Job description

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.

What will you do?

• Retail Stores- Assist the DTC Merchandising Manager with product planning and replenishment for the Altra retail stores business
• Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, and trends, presenting insights and making recommendations for improvements
• Own Forecasting and In-season operations for Canada region
• Assist in developing and executing seasonal product forecasts for the Canadian region, ensuring alignment with consumer trends, sales performance, and market demand
• Website Merchandising for US and CAN regions
• Execute online merchandising strategies for US and Canada regions that maximize product visibility, optimize placement, and drive sales (Bloomreach, Shopify)
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure they are featuring styles and colors with healthy inventory standings
• External Vendor Project Management - Partner with external website vendors to improve customer experiences like shoe finder, onsite user generated content, product reviews and fit recommendations

What do you need to succeed?

• Passion for product and market trends to understand the why behind the what in sales trends
• Data driven mindset, balanced with common sense, intuition and a consumer led approach
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• You are results driven to support DTC’s ambitious growth targets
• Experience in consumer goods within the footwear or apparel industry a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, merchandising or marketing preferred
• 2+ years of merchandising or product buying experience
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

What do we offer you?

At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

Hiring Range: $69,120.00 USD - $86,400.00 USD annually Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

At VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face®, et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires.

VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.

Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, d’intégrité, d’accessibilité numérique, à la conformité aux normes de conception accessibles de l’ADA, de la LAPHO (AODA) et de toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou local.