Senior Manager, Merchandise Planning (Global)
The North Face
Burlington, VT, 05401
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Senior Manager, Merchandising Planning (Global TNF)
Join the North Face Family
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.?To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.
As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Where You Will Be Located - Denver, Colorado
How You Will Make a Difference:
The primary responsibility of the Sr. Manager Global Merchandising planning is to lead in building the global/regional financial product target and framework that support the global product merchandising strategy, monitoring the product planning across Globe and all Regions. He/she will work closely and collaboratively with Global Product leaders, Category Planning, Supply Chain, Regional planning teams, GTM and Finance departments in creating the strategy and the executional plan to achieve brand strategic, financial, and distribution products goals.
PRODUCT
Lead the Global Merchandising Planning Apparel team in developing analytical framework used to inform strategically merchandising strategies, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis on business and product performance, globally and regionally.
Provide overall SKU count guidance to using analysis of historical trend and market opportunities.
Build bottoms-up plans by product classification and channel to align with financial plan based on Global category insights, regional sell-in and sell-thru data, historical trend, and seasonal initiatives.
Report on SKU count and conduct SKU rationalization exercises using ABC analysis or other quantitative analysis
Conduct global analysis of essential product KPIs with visibility to long-term risk and opportunity and in the context of Brand and Market strategies.
OPERATIONS
Responsible for the global and regional merchandising plan that connects sales and product strategies to Ops/Supply Chain and finance
Lead the development of planning calendar to align merchandising, finance, sales, RD&D, and operations milestones/deliverables
Partner with counterparts in Global product planning and Regions to develop global and regional merchandising plan
Lead new initiatives to enhance planning engagement and service to overall business process
Ownership of merchandising planning tools aim to plan and track the seasonal assortments and to provide support to all business stakeholders.
Establish accountability and clarify decision rights between multiple groups of stakeholders both within and outside of the planning organization
FINANCIALS/REPORTING
Partner with Global category team to track progress against target, to achieve global and regional revenue & productivity goals through collaboration with finance, sales, and operations,
Ensure Global and regional product merchandising plans by channel and category align with financial and brand strategies
Partner with Demand Planning, ensuring forecasts are connected to financial and strategic focuses
Roll up and report global and regional forecast figures, conducting and reporting out analysis
A key part of this role will also be in data management and building reports in either excel or tableau
What You Bring
6+ years of professional experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, or buying
4+ years of experience in fashion industry
Experience and proven ability in leading a team of direct reports
Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite – very strong Excel required.
Tableau and BI reporting tools expertise
Experience product forecasting, statistical modeling and/or strategic planning
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to broad audience
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong business acumen – can address challenges to guide practical and meaningful change in the business
High process orientation – can identify opportunities and transform ways of working across groups
Ability to work some flexible hours because of varying time zones and regions
Ability to work with others as part of cross-functional team, build consensus, and achieve results across a variety of distinct groups.
NEVER STOP EXPLORING™
The North Face is a subsidiary of VF Corporation. At VF, we outfit consumers around the world with our diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands. 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. We are committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.
While our VF company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.
VF 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.
#LI-MK22
Pay Range:
$108,864.00 USD - $163,296.00 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 pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensati
Join the North Face Family
The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our “true north,” the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.?To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.
As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Where You Will Be Located - Denver, Colorado
How You Will Make a Difference:
The primary responsibility of the Sr. Manager Global Merchandising planning is to lead in building the global/regional financial product target and framework that support the global product merchandising strategy, monitoring the product planning across Globe and all Regions. He/she will work closely and collaboratively with Global Product leaders, Category Planning, Supply Chain, Regional planning teams, GTM and Finance departments in creating the strategy and the executional plan to achieve brand strategic, financial, and distribution products goals.
PRODUCT
Lead the Global Merchandising Planning Apparel team in developing analytical framework used to inform strategically merchandising strategies, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis on business and product performance, globally and regionally.
Provide overall SKU count guidance to using analysis of historical trend and market opportunities.
Build bottoms-up plans by product classification and channel to align with financial plan based on Global category insights, regional sell-in and sell-thru data, historical trend, and seasonal initiatives.
Report on SKU count and conduct SKU rationalization exercises using ABC analysis or other quantitative analysis
Conduct global analysis of essential product KPIs with visibility to long-term risk and opportunity and in the context of Brand and Market strategies.
OPERATIONS
Responsible for the global and regional merchandising plan that connects sales and product strategies to Ops/Supply Chain and finance
Lead the development of planning calendar to align merchandising, finance, sales, RD&D, and operations milestones/deliverables
Partner with counterparts in Global product planning and Regions to develop global and regional merchandising plan
Lead new initiatives to enhance planning engagement and service to overall business process
Ownership of merchandising planning tools aim to plan and track the seasonal assortments and to provide support to all business stakeholders.
Establish accountability and clarify decision rights between multiple groups of stakeholders both within and outside of the planning organization
FINANCIALS/REPORTING
Partner with Global category team to track progress against target, to achieve global and regional revenue & productivity goals through collaboration with finance, sales, and operations,
Ensure Global and regional product merchandising plans by channel and category align with financial and brand strategies
Partner with Demand Planning, ensuring forecasts are connected to financial and strategic focuses
Roll up and report global and regional forecast figures, conducting and reporting out analysis
A key part of this role will also be in data management and building reports in either excel or tableau
What You Bring
6+ years of professional experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, or buying
4+ years of experience in fashion industry
Experience and proven ability in leading a team of direct reports
Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite – very strong Excel required.
Tableau and BI reporting tools expertise
Experience product forecasting, statistical modeling and/or strategic planning
Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to broad audience
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong business acumen – can address challenges to guide practical and meaningful change in the business
High process orientation – can identify opportunities and transform ways of working across groups
Ability to work some flexible hours because of varying time zones and regions
Ability to work with others as part of cross-functional team, build consensus, and achieve results across a variety of distinct groups.
NEVER STOP EXPLORING™
The North Face is a subsidiary of VF Corporation. At VF, we outfit consumers around the world with our diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands. 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. We are committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.
While our VF company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.
VF 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.
#LI-MK22
Pay Range:
$108,864.00 USD - $163,296.00 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 pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensati