Beschreibung : Marketplace Planner - THE NORTH FACE. Unternehmen : The North Face. Lage : Stabio, TI

We are looking for an outstanding Marketplace planner to become a core member of the Marketplace/Multi-Channel Operations Team for The North Face EMEA, within the newly created Marketplace Planning Team, with specific responsibility to support the new wholesale Channel led sales organization in executing the GTM strategy through a seamless Marketplace planning, seasonal budgeting and sales campaign/order intake management. The remit has mainly two elements:

• Planning and forecasting: work with Channel Leads and wholesale Sales Teams to support and drive the seasonal forecasting & planning with different level of granularity based on season timeline.
• Marketplace and GTM strategy execution: monitoring and tracking the execution of the wholesale order intake against GTM forecast, channel targets, brand OGSTM and strategic objectives (seasonal stories, marketing initiatives, product choices).

What will you do

• Act as a key partner for the Channels Leads, provide meaningful historical data to support the seasonal planning exercise and make informed decisions.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Adopt a “continuous improvement” approach to support and drive the GTM strategy.
• Interact x-functionally within brand functions such as DTC, supply-chain planning, marketing, product and marketplace merchandising.
• Link with Sales Teams and EMEA Brand HQ to get better insight on sales and forecast evolution.
• Work with wholesale Sales Teams to support and influence seasonal forecasting (per account, product category and style level).
• Breakdown of channel forecast into style forecast to influence the buy plan and maximize order intake.
• Drive monthly reviews to seek consensus around landing point to steer the buy.
• Identify risks and opportunities to maximize the execution of the pre-book sales campaign.
• Partner with supply-chain planning to maximize product availability during pre-book order intake.
• Define together with functional Leads relevant KPIs to be monitored and tracked.
• Provide frequent and relevant updates on main KPIs, also including channel performance, account plans and distribution mapping.
• Timely identify any orderbook risk to manage and support healthy inventory levels for the brand.
• Become the key stakeholder between marketplace merchandising, sales and marketing to drive alignment and support the GTM processes across the season.
• Review business processes to ensure a solid governance is in place to support Sales Teams.
• Any other duties as assigned to the Job Holder within the Job Holder’s capabilities.

What you need to succeed? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required for the individual to be successful in this position.

• Education: University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Statistics, Economics or Finance
• Language skills: Excellent communication skills in English. Any other European language is a plus for the role.
• Experience: minimum 3 years of business planning, merchandise planning, forecasting. Retail experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Complex data analysis, database management, solid knowledge of building report and analysis tools as well as ERP systems. PowerBI experience is a plus.
• Other: having a European job experience in the Sporting Good/Outdoor industry is a plus.

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
• 50% discount on all VF brands

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

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 If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you! R-20230330-0013