Timberland: Associate Merchandiser – Footwear
Company | VF |
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Location | Portsmouth, NH, USA |
Salary | $53600 – $67000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Photoshop
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
- A strong attention to accuracy and detail
- The energy and flexibility suitable for a fast-paced environment
- The ability to organize and prioritize multiple initiatives under tight timelines
- The ability to identify and address problems independently
- 1+ years of experience in the consumer goods industry
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the seasonal global line plan throughout the entire go-to-market (GTM) calendar
- Providing sample control and management, in addition to other support tasks related to seasonal product creation
- Collaborating and liaising with Global Design, Product Development, Planning and Supply Chain Operations, as well as other global and regional footwear merchandising team members
- Creating and maintaining detailed and accurate product line information in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system as well as other milestone documents
- Organizing, tracking, and archiving samples on a seasonal basis for team use and for all milestone meetings
- Preparing product tools for all milestone meetings; organizing physical product and preparing presentation boards, etc.
- Managing the catalog process, which includes identifying features and benefits on all product, organizing photography and confirming images on new product
- Ensuring accurate data is provided for box labels; gathering necessary product, validating images and text, updating PLM as needed
- Communicating with Global Footwear Merchandising Team and Planning/Operations to action any changes to the product line information as necessary
- Entering supply orders, samples orders, and liaising with customer service, legal, finance, sales planning and marketing on behalf of the team to address questions or issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)