Dickies: Merchandiser

Full job description Merchandiser, Women's Tops & Outerwear
Here at Dickies, our purpose is to champion the passion, pride and power of work. For a century, we've celebrated ordinary people making extraordinary things. The person assuming this role will reflect our purpose through leading their product category / consumer segment in the creation of a comprehensive merchandise strategy to deliver against consumer/retailer needs. They will ensure financial performance on designated key performance indicators (KPIs) are achieved for their product category. As part of the Merchandising team, you will have exposure to leaders and functions across the organization – including Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain & Operations, and Product Development.
Join the Dickies Family
Dickies has spent nearly a century crafting innovative workwear known for its performance, durability and comfort. Since 1922, Dickies continues its long legacy of designing quality workwear and work-inspired apparel at a price anyone can afford. What began as a humble denim bib overall company has grown into a worldwide force, weaving together cultural movements with a rigorous commitment to straightforward style and long-lasting ingenuity.
In 2017, Dickies was acquired by VF Corporation, the parent company of global powerhouse brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. Powerful brands that are fueled by insights and innovation put us at the heart of our consumers' lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status. VF is the ideal steward to honor Dickies' heritage while providing a platform for growth that ensures continued success for another century. We are a purpose-led company that seeks not only to succeed in business, but also to leverage our success and resources to make the world better. We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.
How You Will Make a Difference What you will do: Merchandising Briefs: Drives creation of merchandising briefs and product line strategy for women's tops & outerwear category segment.
Assortment Strategy: Collaborates with Merchandising Director and Design partners with setting development priorities by providing white space analysis generated through market intelligence, surveillance, and share reporting.
Financial Planning: In partnership with the Merchandising Director establishes near term and long-term segment financial plans.
Pricing Strategy: Provides development and assessment of wholesale and retail pricing strategies to drive value and profitability. Provides cost targets to design organization for requested seasonal development.
Line Execution : Responsible for ongoing product line management, including setting style/sku level productivity targets, and product portfolio management. Primary liaison between supply chain/sourcing/manufacturing regarding product line execution.
Calendar Management : Develops seasonal product development calendars and drives accountability for timeline adherence.
Customer Focus: Attends key customer product line strategy and seasonal line release meetings and presents product line in role of segment/category expert.
Collaboration: In partnership with Marketing and Merchandising Director establishes go to market (GTM) strategies and communication plan for new product launches.
Forecasting: Attends key customer demand reviews (contract & productivity) and is responsible for reporting demand changes. Performance Metrics: Shares responsibility with Merchandise Director and Apparel Leader for achieving goals relating to PBT, Revenue, Gross Margin.
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.
Skills for Success Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years professional experience including proven track record of working in the workwear and/or fashion lifestyle apparel industry with a rudimentary knowledge of the apparel retail space. Educational Position Requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements. What we expect you already know:
Strategic w/ proven ability to grow a category and bring big ideas to market
Strong communication skills both verbal and written, strong cross functional collaboration skills required
Strong presentation skills, proven ability to influence in front of accounts
Strong understanding of assigned marketplace, including regional differences and across diverse channels of distribution
Ability to play and integral role within a broader team, connect the department and individual expectations to company vision; confidence and presence to lead a diverse team
Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work with others as part of cross-functional team, build consensus, and achieve results across a variety of distinct groups.
Experience in retail sales analysis, business planning, costing, and pricing analytics
Understanding of sales, product design, development and manufacturing process What we will teach you:
Internal systems at Dickies and across VF
Cross-functional partnerships
Dickies Go To Market Strategy VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.
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. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on "Looking to Join VF?" to learn more.
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
We just have one question. Are you in? Hiring Range : $68,000.00 USD - $85,000.00 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 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 . 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.