The North Face: Associate Merchandiser Apparel

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people.

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 adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com.  

What will you do?

A day in the life of the Associate Merchandiser Apparel at The North Face looks a little like this. Reporting to the Leader, you will work day-to-day with Product Merchandising team you are in charge of ensuring that the systems reflect the decisions made on products. You will learn about the full product creation and merchandising process. 

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

• Coordinates and manages information and data pertaining to the Product line management, product creation and development, and go-to-market processes.
• Accountable for all Product data entries, change logs, Air Table and all updates coming out from key GTM Milestones (grid color, VLP prep). Responsible for Product attribution in Enovia and flex PLM
• Manages Sales Samples from System Ordering all the way to unpacking and shipping 
• Responsible for creating and maintaining Discrepancy Review file seasonally
• Responsible for Photo review / SBX
• Responsible for collecting and submitting style names with legal team seasonally
• Responsible for writing and Submitting hangtags and packaging briefs (master hangtag, boxes, hangtag brief).
• Maintains and distributes all information of assigned product category encompassing line lists and data in Excel and PLM, hangtags, workbooks, and other CAD books
• Supports the Merchants in Line planning, certain development information and production information, consumer and competitor analysis and marketplace analysis, all with a very close attention to detail
• Responsible for seasonal sample organization and coordinate needs with different cross functional partners.

 

What do you need to succeed?

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Must be detail oriented, precise and organized.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be problem-solver.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects/seasons simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Location Requirement: Denver, Colorado.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Education: Bachelor's degree. A master's degree is a plus.
• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

 

Hiring Range:

$57,888.00 USD - $72,360.00 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 year's 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 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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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.