Concession Planner

Aldo Group International AG; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

50% discount on all VF brands

Complimentary hot drinks

Job summary

Aldo Group International AG is seeking a Concession Planner to join their DTC Planning team. The role involves maintaining optimal inventory, analyzing sales results, and ensuring effective communication with the sales team.

Ideal candidates should possess strong data management skills, retail understanding, and fluency in English. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Curious and proactive team-player.
• Ability to analyze business trends and read data.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal inventory in store.
• Analyze store-level data for trends and inventory issues.
• Co-ordinate with teams to balance store-level trends.

Skills

Analyzing business trends

Team collaboration

Retail stores understanding

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Fluency in English

Job description

Department

Design & Creative, Product & Supply Chain

Location

Stabio, Switzerland

Live the Brand

VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Our diversified portfolio spans product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. VF drives business with Powerful Brands, Powerful Platforms, One VF approach, maintaining competitive edge and a winning culture.

Your Role with Us

Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Concession Planner to join the DTC Planning team based in Stabio, Switzerland. Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand known for its iconic yellow boot and its commitment to responsible products, protecting the outdoors and strengthening communities worldwide.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Maintaining optimal inventory in store, releasing daily/weekly orders and maintaining stock targets
• Responsible for sell‑thru reporting for the concession channel; analysing store‑level data to identify brand/division trends and inventory issues
• Analysing sales results by store to adjust levels or suggest transfers, monitoring out‑of‑stocks and filling size gaps
• Initial allocation in alignment with range and assortment by store; establishing proper product levels and distribution
• Replenishment: ensuring proper stock level based on sell‑out, weeks of cover and distribution center availability
• Emphasizing store‑level inventory levels and basic management
• Establishing and maintaining communication on all relevant business information with the concession sales team and partner organization
• First point of contact for delivery issues and logistics communication for resolution
• Contributing to harmonise processes and best practices with O&O channel to optimise and simplify tasks and operational activities
• Ensuring full execution of mid‑season and year‑end returns in a timely manner
• Co‑ordinating with Retail Operations, distribution centers and Planning teams to balance store‑level trends with open‑to‑buy and open‑to‑ship projections and forecasts
• Attending and contributing to all function and department meetings
• Communicating availability, transfers & price changes to stores (including pricing maintenance)
• Responding to store and concession sales team queries

Skills for Success

You should be a curious and proactive team‑player with:

• The ability to analyse business trends, read data, and take decisions translating direction to lower‑level execution
• The capability to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively in a team setting
• An understanding of retail stores and stock management
• A strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic math; ability to manage large data sets
• Fluency in English (other languages a plus)
• A keen interest in learning about the brand, products and country trends

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. Our purpose is to power sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and the planet.

What’s in it for You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that encourages mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates.

• 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 work together
• Part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi‑brand, multi‑country 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 an equal‑opportunity employer, 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.