Timberland: Associate Merchandiser, Footwear

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build 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 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.

Associate Merchandiser (Timberland)

What will you do?

A day in the life of an Associate Merchandiser at Timberland looks a little like this.

A day in the life of an Associate Merchandise at Timberland looks a little like this. You'll be a trusted member of our Global Footwear Merchandising team, reporting to the Merchandising lead for your category. You will be responsible for maintaining the seasonal global line plan throughout the entire go-to-market (GTM) calendar. You’ll provide sample control and management, in addition to other support tasks related to seasonal product creation. You'll collaborate and liaise with Global Design, Product Development, Planning and Supply Chain Operations, as well as other global and regional footwear merchandising team members.

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

• Creating and maintaining detailed and accurate product line information in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system as well as other milestone documents, including internal development/ download, costing and pre-sample/sales sample discrepancy reports.

• Organizing, tracking, and archiving samples on a seasonal basis for team use and for all milestone meetings, including maintaining the team's section of the seasonal Merch Lab.

• Preparing product tools for all milestone meetings; organizing physical product and preparing presentation boards, etc.

• Managing the catalog process, which includes identifying features and benefits on all product, organizing photography and confirming images on new product.

• Ensuring accurate data is provided for box labels; gathering necessary product, validating images and text, updating PLM as needed.

• Communicating with Global Footwear Merchandising Team and Planning/Operations to action any changes to the product line information as necessary.

• Entering supply orders, samples orders, and liaising with customer service, legal, finance, sales planning and marketing on behalf of the team to address questions or issues.

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 such as a bachelor’s degree in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2+ years of experience and professional achievements in the consumer goods industry.

• The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Photoshop

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English

• A strong attention to accuracy and detail

• The energy and flexibility suitable for a fast-paced environment

• The ability to organize and prioritize multiple initiatives under tight timelines

• The ability to identify and address problems independently

• There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Entering supply orders, samples orders, and liaising with customer service, legal, finance, sales planning and marketing on behalf of the team to address questions or issues.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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