The North Face: Associate Merchandiser, Youth Apparel

VF Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The North Face, part of VF Corporation, is hiring an Associate Merchandiser Apparel in Denver. You will work with the Product Merchandising team to ensure data accuracy and support the full product creation and merchandising process.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong communication skills, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Denver location required.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented, precise and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solver with a proactive approach.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage product data, line management and go-to-market processes.
• Ensure accurate product data entries, change logs and updates from GTM milestones.
• Oversee sales samples from system ordering to unpacking and shipping.
• Create and maintain discrepancy review files seasonally.
• Review photos and SBX; submit style names with legal.
• Prepare hangtags and packaging briefs; manage CAD books and data.
• Support merchants in line planning and market analysis; coordinate with cross-functional partners.

Job description

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people.

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 adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers (https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/about-us/careers) or www.thenorthface.com (https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us).

What will you do?

A day in the life of the Associate Merchandiser Apparel at The North Face looks a little like this.You will work day-to-day with Product Merchandising team you are in charge of ensuring that the systems reflect the decisions made on products. You will learn about the full product creation and merchandising process.

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

• Coordinates and manages information and data pertaining to the Product line management, product creation and development, and go-to-market processes.

• Accountable for all Product data entries, change logs, Air Table and all updates coming out from key GTM Milestones (grid color, VLP prep). Responsible for Product attribution in Enovia and flex PLM

• Manages Sales Samples from System Ordering all the way to unpacking and shipping

• Responsible for creating and maintaining Discrepancy Review file seasonally

• Responsible for Photo review / SBX

• Responsible for collecting and submitting style names with legal team seasonally

• Responsible for writing and Submitting hangtags and packaging briefs (master hangtag, boxes, hangtag brief).

• Maintains and distributes all information of assigned product category encompassing line lists and data in Excel and PLM, hangtags, workbooks, and other CAD books

• Supports the Merchants in Line planning, certain development information and production information, consumer and competitor analysis and marketplace analysis, all with a very close attention to detail

• Responsible for seasonal sample organization and coordinate needs with different cross functional partners.

What do you need to succeed?

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Must be detail oriented, precise and organized.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be problem-solver.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects/seasons simultaneously.

• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel

• Location Requirement: Denver, Colorado.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Education: Bachelor's degree. A master's degree is a plus.

• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What do we offer you?

At The North Face, 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 The North Face’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.

Hiring Range

$57,888.00 USD - $72,360.00 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.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

VF Diversity Vision StatementVF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.