VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Trader for the Digital Accounts to join our Digital Marketplace Team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.  

Let’s Talk about the Role

You, as a Digital Trader, will play a key role in performing cross-functionally activities related to optimizing performance, through highly effective in-season management, inventory management, reporting and data analysis for Vans’ Partner DTC Models (Strategic Accounts). You will be responsible of monitoring performance and taking actions in alignment with our Financial Plan and Brand Strategy.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• Being responsible for inventory management: including initial stock allocation, in-season stock replenishments, periodical OTB revision (with Operations/Finance Teams) and end-of-season stock clearance.
• Developing and further building reporting to provide insights about performance.  Constantly optimize/improve metrics by providing actionable insights to the business.
• Analysing sales and stock to define the mark-down strategy and recommend actions to performance marketing so to boost sales in line with our marginality expectations.
• Building partnership with financial counterparts to ensure consistent alignment on the plan and actions.
• Make recommendations linked with the Pre-season Plan to enable the seasonal assortment strategy.
• Collaborating, and periodically define a joint strategy with the Key Account manager and other relevant stakeholders. Present weekly performance to stakeholders.

Skills for Success

• Experience: 3+ year experience in Merchandising/Planning within a fast-paced fashion retail business, preferably in a multi-brand online retailer or in the eCommerce Team of a fashion brand.
• Language skills: English (fluent, written and spoken).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills: accuracy and attention to details.
• Excellent understanding of online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, proactive attitude, ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
• Strong Excel proficiency, familiarity with BI systems is a plus (IBM Cognos, SAP Business Objects).

A formal education and subsequent University bachelor’s or master’s degree are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our 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. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

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.

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
• On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

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