The North Face: Merchant. Apparel

Join The North Face Family

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.
• Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain.
• Protect the places where we live, play, and operate.

Merchant, Apparel (Global)

What You Will Do

As part of The North Face Global Merchandising team, you will collaborate cross functionally with regional merchandising teams to consolidate an aligned seasonal global range plan. Informed by consumer and marketplace insights, you will drive segmentation and distribution plans. You will communicate needs with global product management. You will own strategic franchise management plans and product lifecycles of said plans. Curate product assortments to drive full-price sales. Author TNF seasonal brand roadmap with global product and marketing teams. Thorough understanding of the product assortment to the P& L. Drive specific KPI’s to achieve targets (style count, productivity, global adoption %, etc).

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Curate channel assortments and assist in segmentation that provide meaningful points of difference by channel.
• Gather market research and interpret opportunities (competitive analysis/comps shops) to align on seasonal opportunities.
• Contribute to a work environment that supports teamwork, inclusion, and respect.
• Ensure clarity of written line plans and briefs reflect marketplace opportunities balanced with brand right business decisions.
• Rank styles seasonally based on historical and current product performance to identify redundancies in the product assortment.
• Contribute on a Product Merchandising strategy for Apparel Categories that drives growth and revenue in Direct to Consumer, Across Channel and within Accounts while also growing the shared global assortment between all regions.
• Apply knowledge of consumer, marketplace, product, and competitor insights to provide long term vision and framework to seasonal line plans.

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 Success

What You Will Bring:

• Excellent collaboration skills and an ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Fluent in English, any other language is a plus.
• Strong understanding the marketplace, including regional difference and across diverse channels of distribution.
• Strong product acumen with working knowledge of apparel product development processes.
• High degree of agility and adaptability.
• Passion for your work equal to your passion for getting outside and living it.
• 3-4+ years of experience in apparel with business driving functions including product management or merchandising.
• Strong presentation skills, proven ability to influence.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, strong cross functional collaboration skills required.
• Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a value driven commitment to do what is right.
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving.

What’s In It For You

We’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 Corporation

VF 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?

Pay Range:

$66,528.00 USD - $99,792.00 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 pay 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.