Timberland: Associate Merchandiser, Men’s Apparel (Americas)

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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.

Associate Merchandiser, Men’s Apparel (Timberland Americas)

What will you do?

A day in the life of an Associate Merchandiser Men’s Apparel (Americas) at Timberland looks a little like this.

You will play a key role in bringing trend right, regionally appropriate, Men’s apparel assortments to the marketplace through a supporting (and contributing) role on the AMER men’s apparel team.

As a trusted member of our Americas Integrated Merchandising team, you will report to the Senior Manager Integrated Merchandising, Men’s Apparel, and you'll collaborate and liaise with fellow Integrated Merchandising counterparts as well as our global and regional teams.

Your main focus will be administrative support to the Men’s merchandising area that will include sample management, data management (both in Excel and Enovia PLM), competitive set analysis, and marketplace research.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Your role will contribute to advancing our regional business initiatives and support the Americas Merchandising team through the following key functions :

Building the overall Men’s apparel seasonal strategies and assortments that amplify our brand journey, prioritize direct-to-consumer (DTC) and Digital, and meet all regional marketplace financial and line assortment goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Owning administrative support, assisting the senior manager in assortment creation, seasonal data creation in both Excel and Enovia PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and working closely with Merchandising Operations on all data and reporting issues / tasks.

Organizing and owning sample management from checking in, progressing through the go-to-market (GTM) process, storing appropriately and in an organized fashion, to packing and shipping out;

all while maintaining a constant flow through the seasons.

Being an apparel product and marketplace enthusiast with a keen curiosity to the creation and understanding of both the apparel process and the apparel creation itself.

Desiring to not only understand relevance - but to understand the details that make a garment relevant to aid in assortment decisions.

Conducting ongoing research into competitive sets and product sell-in / sell-through to inform seasonal assortment decisions, brand and price position, and PLM.

Conducting market and store visits, as necessary.

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 foundational 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 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundational skills you will need in this position are :

The ability to work within a high-functioning, dynamic team in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional role, both independently and as a collaborative team player

The capability to function as an individual thinker but also as a collaborative team player

You enjoy problem-solving, learning through doing, and approaching tasks with a can-do, positive attitude.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Effective communication and presentation skills, both oral and written

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

The ability to perform some light physical tasks, including lifting, packing, storing, and shipping product samples, rolling rack stocking and moving, and using a low-step ladder

Apparel business interest and understanding (previous apparel experience preferred)

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.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range :

$53,600.00 USD - $67,000.00 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.

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