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Timberland: Associate Merchandiser – Footwear

Timberland: Associate Merchandiser – Footwear

CompanyVF
LocationPortsmouth, NH, USA
Salary$53600 – $67000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry 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)