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: 

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Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible. 

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Protect the places where we live, play, and operate. 

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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:

As part of the Global Merchandising Planning team, this position will own assigned category and product planning across Globe and all regions. The Merchandising Planning Manager will work collaboratively with Global Category Planning, Operations, Sales, Regional teams and Finance departments in creating a demand plan to achieve brand strategic, financial, and distribution goals.

PRODUCT
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Develop analytical framework used to inform strategically merchandising strategies, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis on business and product performance, globally and regionally

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Provide SKU count guidance to using analysis of historical trend and market opportunities

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Build bottoms-up plans by classification and channel at the style and color level to align with financial plan based on Global category insights, regional sell-in and sell-thru data, historical trend, and seasonal initiatives

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Report on SKU count and conduct SKU rationalization exercises using ABC analysis or other quantitative analysis

OPERATIONS
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Responsible for the global and regional plan that connects sales and product strategies to Ops/Supply Chain

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Support the development of planning calendar to align merchandising, finance, sales, RD&D, and operations milestones/deliverables

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Partner with counterparts in the Regions to develop global merchandising plan

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Own handoffs of seasonal merchandising plan to forecasting and operations team, briefing big ideas and key brand initiatives

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Ownership of merchandising planning tools aim to plan and track the seasonal assortments and to provide support to the merch team and other business stakeholders

FINANCIALS/REPORTING
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Develop seasonal revenue targets by channel and category that align with financial and brand strategies

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Partner with Global category team to achieve global and regional revenue & productivity target through collaboration with finance, sales, and operations

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Ensure Global and regional product merchandising plans by channel and category align with financial and brand strategies

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Partner with Demand Planning, ensuring forecasts are connected to strategic focuses

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Conduct ad-hoc analysis in support of the organization

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Roll up and report global and regional forecast figures down at style level

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A key part of this role will also be in data management and building reports in either excel or PowerBI/tableau

What You Bring
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5+ years of professional experience in merchandise planning, forecasting, or buying

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Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

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Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite – very strong Excel required.

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Tableau and BI reporting tools expertise.

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Experience product forecasting, statistical modeling and/or strategic planning

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Experience in retail sales analysis

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Proven ability to analyze and interpret data to identify business opportunities

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Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to broad audience

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Strong communication skills both verbal and written

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Strong cross functional collaboration skills required

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Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

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.

Pay Range:
$86,400.00 USD - $129,600.00 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.

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