Timberland: Planner, Footwear - VF Corporation : Job Details

At Timberland, we are a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.

A day in the life of an Footwear Planner at Timberland looks a little like this. As part of the Global Merchandise Planning team, this person is responsible for supporting the Global Merchants with the development of the Global Product Assortment, continuously ensuring alignment with the brand's seasonal financial and assortment targets. The Planner will work cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance functions to provide analytical support on product performance. They will also support in creating the merchandise financial plans across all regions, sales channels, and footwear product types.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Support the creation of seasonal revenue targets by region, channel, and category that align with financial and brand strategies.
• Provide style and color count guidance based on historical performance, product trends, and market opportunities.
• Report on style and color count and conduct style and color rationalization exercises using ABC analysis or other quantitative analysis.
• Help support the creation of bottoms-up plans by product classification, region, and channel at the style and color level to align with financial plan based on global category insights, regional sell-in and sell-thru data, historical trend, and seasonal initiatives.
• Plan and track seasonal assortments and communicate forecast variances to the merchandising team and other business stakeholders.

• Partner with Global and Regional Planning teams, ensuring forecasts are connected to strategic focuses.
• Communicate in-season forecast variances and swings to merchandising and planning teams flagging areas of concern.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis in support of the organization.
• Support data governance for assigned product categories.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your experience and professional achievements.

• 3+ years of professional experience in analytics and merchandise planning, forecasting, or buying
• Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelors degree
• Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite very strong Excel required
• Tableau and MS Power BI reporting tools expertise
• Experience in product forecasting, statistical modeling, and/or strategic planning
• Experience in retail sales analysis
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data to identify business opportunities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to a broad audience
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

What do we offer you?

At Timberland, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Timberlands benefits package, follow this link and click Looking to Join VF.

To learn more about Timberlands Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Timberland.com.

Now we have a question for you. Are you in?

Hiring Range: $68,000.00 USD - $85,000.00 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.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this years medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 individuals 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 [email protected]. 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.