DTC Merchandiser — Ecommerce & Retail Growth

Altra Running; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Altra is seeking a DTC Merchandiser at our Denver, CO headquarters to support forecasting, in-season merchandising, and day-to-day merchandising for US and Canada ecommerce. You will help the DTC Merchandising Manager plan product, manage allocations for stores, and partner with marketing, operations, and external vendors to improve customer experiences.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in business/merchandising/marketing and 2+ years of merchandising or buying experience, with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in consumer goods within the footwear or apparel industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 recommendations for improvements.
• Own Forecasting and In-season operations for Canada region: Develop and execute seasonal product forecasts for Canada, aligned with demand and sales performance.
• Website Merchandising for US and CAN regions: Execute online merchandising strategies to maximize visibility and drive sales (Bloomreach, Shopify).
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure features and colors have healthy inventory; manage external website vendors for better customer experiences.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Communication skills

Results oriented

Footwear industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business/merchandising/marketing

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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?

As the DTC Merchandiser, you will assist the DTC Merchandising Manager in managing product forecasts and in season merchandising to achieve the financial goals of the Altra Ecommerce and Retail businesses. This role will oversee our retail planning and allocations as well as assist in day-to-day merchandising tasks for the US and Canada Ecommerce sites. This role is located in our Denver, CO headquarters.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

This role will:

• 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.

To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

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