VF Corp

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At Timberland, we’re a team of adventurous doers that step outside, work hard together, and move the world forward. We believe that inclusion, diversity, and community are the most important parts of our company, and we say that BOLDLY.

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 fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com. 

MANAGER, MARKETPLACE OPERATIONS (Timberland Americas)

What will you do?

A day in the life of the Manager, Marketplace Operations at Timberland looks a little like this. 

You will be responsible for continuously improving business and corporate policies and procedures to meet the market demands. You will also manage seamless implementation and adoption of systemic initiatives used to drive the business forward. As a trusted member of the Americas Business Planning team, you will report to the Director, Marketplace Operations and Analytics. Your subject matter expert will help to protect the brand in the marketplace and support the business towards realization of brand goals and strategies. Your network and liaisons will include senior management as well as the Sales, Legal, Digital, Global Business Technology (GBT), Planning, Finance, Merchandising teams, and VF Counterparts.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. You will:

• Manage customer account database for offline information (door counts, tiers, retail environments, closures, online approval status and notes)
• Administer the annual realignment process: run reports to assist Sales Directors with making changes, consolidate requests, present for approval, have systems updated
• Facilitate the seasonal Go To Market (GTM) and Go Sell process to ensure system and sales tool readiness
• Review and maintain policies used to guide business practices

How you will do it:

• Go To Market (GTM) and Go Sell readiness
• Lead multi-department seasonal checklist process, collaborating with process owners to ensure all necessary systems are prepared and tested before season launch
• Oversee the Tree physical sample process 
• Coordinate with Merchandising to ensure seasonal buys support strategy 
• Ensure financial commitments are met 
• Liaise with the Distribution Center Operations and Customer Service teams to ensure timely entry and arrival of samples
• Collaborate with B2B Team to prepare and test digital sales tool readiness
• Manage order testing process to identify and resolve issues
• Gather and convey all necessary seasonal tools and information to sales team ahead of seasonal launch
• In Season maintenance
• Collaborate with supply planning and customer service to identify and resolve issues preventing successful order book delivery
• Policies
• Conduct annual review 
• Collaborate with the PRO, Customer Service, Credit and Direct to Consumer (DTC) teams to ensure consistency and standardization where possible 
• Represent Timberland in VF’s drive to create and maintain corporate policies that encompass all brands and channels of distribution
• Create tools to support and enforce policies 
• Marketplace system initiatives 
• Participate in discovery sessions by communicating business needs, advocating for best in class, supporting testing, setting up and maintaining business systems, socializing and training end users where appropriate to include B2B (Business to Business), Elastic (the search artificial intelligence company), Polaris, DTC store initiatives, business intelligence (BI) tools, MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) tracking 
• Coach and develop a best-in-class Marketplace Operations team via the VF Leadership expectations 
• Engage in a rigorous performance management process, clear communication of the strategic direction, and direct and continual feedback 
• Provide opportunities to grow the team’s skill set and talents 
• Provide backup for other members of the Marketplace team 
• Ad hoc projects required as business needs arise 

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 foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field such as a bachelor’s degree, is great to have, we are most interested in your 5-7 years of omnichannel experience and professional achievements . 

The foundational skills you will need in this position are:

• Strong analytical skills
• Robust attention to detail; highly organized
• Superior computer skills required (Microsoft Suite, SmartSheet, Power BI, BOBJ/Query tools, etc.)
• Aptitude to quickly learn new programs 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building partnerships, managing conflict and negotiating
• The ability to lead, coach and develop staff to improve performance and achieve professional goals
• The talent to inspire confidence, respect, enthusiasm and cooperation

What do we offer you?

At Timberland, 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is at the foundation of who we are and what we do. 

To learn more about Timberland’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF.” 

To learn more about Timberland’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Timberland.com. 

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Polaris is building a shared foundation of streamlined and connected processes and technologies to enable new capabilities and support the evolution of our company. The Polaris program has four main projects; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Master Data Management (MDM), Retail Merchandising Reloaded (RMR), End-To-End Planning (ETE).

Hiring Range:

$88,000.00 USD - $110,000.00 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 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.