Timberland: Associate Merchandiser - Footwear

Timberland: Associate Merchandiser – Footwear

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

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.