Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Digital Merchandise Planner (Fixed term maternity cover) to join our Digital team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.   

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future.  This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.   

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Digital Merchandise Planner primary focus is to support in the management of inventory, discounts by product and product performance for the Timberland European own operated website and the direct-to-consumer digital accounts (Zalando partner program, JD, Asos, Fbay, Veepee).

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Analyzing on weekly basis product performance at gender, category, style, and size level and inform the team about opportunities and challenges.
• Managing the inventory at granular level, assessing sell through, stock coverage and any other relevant inventory KPI’s and take actions to reach brand financial and inventory targets.
• Manage the inventory reservation in the systems (SAP) and inventory levels across warehouses.
• Work to define the right product offering/assortment and the right level of discounts for each of the trading initiative in calendar.
• Maintaining the product performance reports and dashboards, guaranteeing elevated standards of information and accuracy.
• Be the point of reference in the digital team for product performance, inventory management and discount by product. 

Skills for Success

You should be a performance driven, resilient, result-oriented and self-starter team player with:

• 1/2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in Planning, Trading, Buying or equivalent highly analytical role.
• Understanding of retail, planning and digital KPI’s and metrics
• Experience in Ecommerce /Digital channels is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and data crunching abilities. Business and financial acumen.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of SAP and PowerBI is a plus.
• Language skills: fluent in English. Any other language will be considered as a plus.

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree in related fields are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!