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The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our "true north," the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives. To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve.
As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:
- Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible.
- Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.
- Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
Ecommerce Senior Retail PlannerServes as the business manager for our women's product portfolio working with the Merchandising, Digital Merchandising, Supply Chain and Digital Operations teams to translate the Merchandiser's vision into profitable results. You are responsible for analyzing historical trends to influence pre-season plans while simultaneously hitting in-season financial sales, margin, and inventory targets. Comfort with reporting and recapping will be critical to this role. This is an analytical job-we need someone who is detail oriented and enjoys operating control-related standards and procedures. As a Senior Planner, it is expected to have strong retail acumen and the ability to lead and influence business strategy as well as mentor and cultivate a successful team.
Key KPI's:
- Sales
- Gross Margin
- POS Markdown
- Permanent Markdown
- BOP and EOP Inventory
- Sell-Thru
- Inventory Turn
- OTB and Historical Variance
How You Will Make a Difference What you will do: - Create, review and present seasonal class plans. These plans should be developed using the most current marketplace trends and existing evaluations of business and brand direction.
- Analyze sales, stock and profitability performance by item, class, division, and attribute groupings and use this knowledge and trend direction to provide recommendations to maximize opportunities and limit liabilities.
- Develop and oversee a cohesive markdown and promotional strategy.
- Develop profitable exit strategies for discontinued and dead stock.
- Develop strong partnerships with merchant organization to understand the assortment vision and direction, as well as provide them with critical analytical support to improve year-over-year business performance and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor and evaluate the monthly Open-to-Buy. Provide timely and accurate re-projections based upon current trends to effectively manage inventory.
- All purchases are to be approved through the planner role.
- Facilitate Weekly Trade Meetings and Monthly OTB/Assortment Plan Review Meetings with Executive leadership.
- Provide financial control and communication of performance.
- Help develop assortment plan by setting volume targets at the class level and for Key Item C/O products.
How you will do it: - Build strong cross functional collaborative partnerships with Merchandisers, Digital Merchandising, Digital Operations and Supply Planning to meet our shared goals
- Establish an understanding of consumers and buying trends. Formulate guidelines for consumer centric opportunities
- Collaborate with Merchants to inform pre-season strategies that align with future financial and product opportunities
- Work with Digital Merchandising to ensure timely and accurate execution of in-season product strategies
- Develop knowledge of new reporting systems and planning tools
- Manage inventory and constantly strive for improved productivity
What success looks like: - Achieved financial performance - Retail Sales, Inventory Turnover, and Margin Rate
- Contribution growth in key initiatives areas - ensure plans align to long term strategies
- Strong team dynamic - effective working relationships with first team and cross-functional stakeholders
- Best-in-class customer experience
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.
Skills for SuccessYears of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years Direct-to-Consumer women's merchandising and planning, ability to mentor more junior planners
Educational Position Requirements:
A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.
- What we expect you already know:
- Retail Fundamentals & Business Acumen: Open-to-Buy, Inventory Management, Sales/Inventory forecasting
- Internal relationship management
- Flexibility and Agility - quickly understand, assess & problem solve
- Effective verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentations
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- What we will teach you:
- TNF go-to-market process
- Technical Skills - systems, tools, and reporting
- Key product initiatives & strategy
- Training and development skills for leading effective teams
- VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.
What's in it For YouWe'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. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on "Looking to Join VF?" to learn more.
Our Parent Company, VF CorporationVF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide 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. It's a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com
We just have one question. Are you in?Hiring Range:$90,720.00 USD - $113,400.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
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Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ...@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.