Job Description

The North Face: Retail Planner

VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with a diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the worlds largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. Were committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for our customers and shareholders.

We are a purpose-led company that seeks not only to succeed in business, but also to leverage our success and resources to make the world better. Through our brands and nearly 70,000 associates around the world, we power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. We are movement makers. Its who we are and have always been.

While our company and brands are diverse, we work together within a One VF culture to capitalize on our greatest opportunities for long-term performance. Across our company, a collaborative, global mindset differentiates our products and the unique experiences we provide to our consumers. It all adds up to a lasting competitive advantage built on harnessing the power of our differences to achieve great things together, all while positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people and the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Retail Planner role is a rare opportunity to be a part of a team that never stops exploring. This individual will develop financial and inventory plans that make an impact on the business. You will also work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Finance, Supply Planning, Allocations and Store Operations teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop, execute and communicate merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising, marketing and financial objectives of assigned department in Full Price stores.

* Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and bottom line profitability.Manage the financial success of several divisions by meeting sales, gross margin, and inventory turn goals.

* Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class. Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by department.

* Create pre-season sales, and gross margin plans by division that support product strategies.Reconcile top-down to bottom-up department plans.

* Recap and analyze actual sales and inventory results to plan and forecast on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.Work with Planning Manager to create open to buy forecasts, re-forecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet department financial.

* Analyze sales trends and inventory levels as they relate to static and dynamic levels within the replenishment process.Work with Allocations to ensure appropriate levels of inventory to meet in stock targets.

* Work with cross functional team to ensure timely and accurate execution of new store openings.

* Develop knowledge of geographic and store-attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication.

* Create store level reporting, focused specifically on Flagship, new and sophomore doors, giving the organization a clear view to our performance by location down to the Territory/Division-level and lower based on special requests.

* Help develop store clustering with Data Scientist, Merchandising, and Allocations and provide reporting/analysis on an ad-hoc basis.

* Provide additional ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Years of Related Professional Experience: 2 years retail/Ecom experience desired, 2 years work experience in an analytical field desired.

* Educational/Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and years of experience.

SKILLS

* Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

* Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills.

* Possesses an ability to understand financial measurements and how to impact them.

* Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills.

Travel Required:

* Yes, 10% of the time

Salary Range:

$60,800.00 USD - $91,200.00 USD annually

Annual Incentive Eligibility:

This position is eligible to participate in VF's Annual Incentive Plan. Incentive Plan awards are contingent upon (1) achievement of your individual objectives and (2) VF achieving its' Corporate and business level financial objectives.

Long Term Incentive Eligibility:

This position is not eligible for long term incentive.

Benefits at VF:

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and clicking, Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.