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Senior Merchandising Manager Outlet
VFC
Stabio, , Switzerland
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Job DescriptionAs part of the Product Creation team at Timberland, act as the centre of expertise on marketplace, retail and consumer reality.
Represent the interests of the Regional channel businesses within the Global Product Creation team.
Support, inform and enable the Merchandising Director’s vision throughout the product creation process.
Apply extensive product, commercial and retail knowledge to build an open and constant relation with the regional merchandising teams, as well as internal stakeholders.
Be the commercial gatekeeper in key calendar meetings, enabled by the Merchandising Director, the VP of Apparel and the Regional teams.
Apply solid influential skills, both internally and externally, to drive a cohesive global strategy addressing differentiated Regional market needs
Driven by marketplace reality and business opportunities, build product assortments/capsules to be briefed into the product creation calendar.
Be the connector between Design and Development conceptualization and the brand’s commercial goals.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Own the strategic product line planning, complexity, margin and pricing architecture.
• Lead the creation of retail capsules and assortments that resonate with Brand storytelling strategy and business priorities
• Instruct Product Managers on product briefs and expectations
• Provide input in key calendar meetings to facilitate decision making
• Find agreement with Regions on Key business drivers and brand led platforms
• Collaborate closely with the Design and Development Managers to ensure full alignment on product requirements and timely developments
• Regularly download the business performance to the Merch team as well as the larger Product Creation team
• Be accountable for Global line adoption and efficiency
• Support and be an active partner of Regional Merch in key accounts meetings
• Have a 360 view on the business strategy and evolution, from brief and commercial needs to Design intent and Operational practicality
• Be an engaged and committed team-mate, Be a facilitator in negotiations
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or (equivalent)
• Experience: 8-10 years Merchandising, Buying, Sales, Product Management in globally present brand organizations
• Languages: Fluent English essential, additional language is a plus
• Skills:
Strong in MS package; proficiency with Product Data Management systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Solid negotiation skills and superior ability to influence areas outside of direct control
Strong business acumen in channel distribution, gross sales, sellout performance, margin contribution, profit and inventory