What are the responsibilities and job description for the Altra: Footwear Merchandiser position at Altra Running?
At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.
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 people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com .
Position: Footwear Merchandiser
We’re seeking a Global Footwear Merchandiser: a driven, creative, dynamic problem solver whose drive for success enables them to achieve brand, business goals and individual development goals.
What will you do?
The Footwear Merchandiser will need to be an experienced presenter who is numeric savvy with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role's main responsibilities will be to support the merchandising process for the Global Footwear Performance Category to create best-in-class assortments.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Support the merchandising team by assisting with the development and execution of product assortment plans.
Conduct market research and analyze retail and fashion trends to identify opportunities for product development and growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and sales, to ensure cohesive and strategic product assortment.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of product line plans, including product pricing, inventory management, and product lifecycle.
Participate in the product development process, including product selection, sample review, and assortment planning.
Monitor and analyze sales data to make recommendations for product assortment changes.
Merchandising led approach
Brief and Partner with Global Team to develop the right products for NORA, CASA, EMEA, and APAC markets to ensure we are meeting demands of consumer / retailer and achieving regional financial goals.
Directing a comprehensive sell through analysis end of season to inform product creation teams of successes and opportunities.
Plan Product & color Lifecycle for the key Franchises.
Own the Performance Category KPI’s, including revenue, SKU count, margins.
Line planning with logical architecture. Product, price & color.
Deliver channel segmentation and differentiation: DTC vs. Wholesale & Specialty vs. Strategic Key accounts, based on feedback.
Marketplace
Identify opportunities based on the strategic choices, consumer profiles, and customer needs; Continuously monitor and report on product performance and make recommendations for improvement.
Know the competition (innovations, materials, features / benefits, pricing architecture, best sellers, franchise management).
Gather and filter seasonal market feedback and input to for the current or future seasons. Build consumer right assortments from this.
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 foundation 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 2-3 years of experience in a footwear merchandising or buying role.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
University degree or equivalent.
Running Footwear experience / background is required
Experience at working with Strategic Accounts is preferred
‘Can do’ attitude
Good communicator in English
Team oriented
What do we offer you?
At Altra, 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.
To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com .
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range : $90,720.00 USD - $113,400.00 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.
P lease 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.
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 people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com .
Position: Footwear Merchandiser
We’re seeking a Global Footwear Merchandiser: a driven, creative, dynamic problem solver whose drive for success enables them to achieve brand, business goals and individual development goals.
What will you do?
The Footwear Merchandiser will need to be an experienced presenter who is numeric savvy with excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role's main responsibilities will be to support the merchandising process for the Global Footwear Performance Category to create best-in-class assortments.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Support the merchandising team by assisting with the development and execution of product assortment plans.
Conduct market research and analyze retail and fashion trends to identify opportunities for product development and growth.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and sales, to ensure cohesive and strategic product assortment.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of product line plans, including product pricing, inventory management, and product lifecycle.
Participate in the product development process, including product selection, sample review, and assortment planning.
Monitor and analyze sales data to make recommendations for product assortment changes.
Merchandising led approach
Brief and Partner with Global Team to develop the right products for NORA, CASA, EMEA, and APAC markets to ensure we are meeting demands of consumer / retailer and achieving regional financial goals.
Directing a comprehensive sell through analysis end of season to inform product creation teams of successes and opportunities.
Plan Product & color Lifecycle for the key Franchises.
Own the Performance Category KPI’s, including revenue, SKU count, margins.
Line planning with logical architecture. Product, price & color.
Deliver channel segmentation and differentiation: DTC vs. Wholesale & Specialty vs. Strategic Key accounts, based on feedback.
Marketplace
Identify opportunities based on the strategic choices, consumer profiles, and customer needs; Continuously monitor and report on product performance and make recommendations for improvement.
Know the competition (innovations, materials, features / benefits, pricing architecture, best sellers, franchise management).
Gather and filter seasonal market feedback and input to for the current or future seasons. Build consumer right assortments from this.
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 foundation 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 2-3 years of experience in a footwear merchandising or buying role.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
University degree or equivalent.
Running Footwear experience / background is required
Experience at working with Strategic Accounts is preferred
‘Can do’ attitude
Good communicator in English
Team oriented
What do we offer you?
At Altra, 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.
To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com .
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range : $90,720.00 USD - $113,400.00 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.
P lease 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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.
Salary : $113,400
