Specialist Digital Merchandiser Packs EMEA

Packs EMEA (Eastpak Kipling & JanSport) is looking for an exceptional Digital Merchandiser Specialist to join our Digital team based in Antwerp Belgium.

Letstalk about the role!

The Digital Merchandiser is responsible of the endtoend process of managing product assortment and proposition in line with the brand and commercial strategy for Eastpak and Kipling brands. You should have a deep knowledge of product and lifecycle be able to plan and deliver profitable consumer focused ranges. Provide the recommendations for the right stock at the right time with the right style and options to delight the consumer.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Own and drive the product proposition across digital DTC channels (Kipling) making qualitative and quantitative choices for the seasonal collections collaborations exclusive (E.g. gifting bundles back to school) and key initiatives according to the buy budget and business needs.

• Prepare present & track the go to market strategy for seasonal collections and key initiatives using Digital Sales KPIs (E.g. sellout returns ROS)

• Track performance carry out analysis and provide insights for seasonal collections collaborations & online exclusives

• Draw insights and provide recommendations based on trends and results to product team for future product/collection opportunities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define product offer and discounts for sale/markdown moments (ESS/MSS/BFCM)

• Collaborate with the digital trading team to optimise website categorisation/consumer experience

• Monitor & share product trends and initiatives of competitors

Skills for Success

You should be Digitally savvy team player eager to learn new solutions and practices in this continuously evolving field:

• A few years of experience in the same position within a fashion lifestyle or luxury brand

• Already wellestablished in a Merchandiser level role or above and confident in driving the full lifecycle of a category

• A strong love for product and awareness of the market especially in lifestyle category (backpack and luggage is a plus)

• Demonstrates commercial instinct

• Strong analytical skills

• Advanced skills in Excel

• Problemsolving and solutionoriented attitude.

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Clear written and spoken communications skills: ability to translate technical/complex specifications into easily understood wording and vice versa.

• A team player sharing skills and ideas to ensure the best outcome for business and the team

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Masters degree in business management economics or marketing are nice to have but we are most interested in your total experience skills and professional achievements in relevant roles.

This post is not eligible for relocation support.

Whats in it For You

Were in the business of unleashing human potential driven by the ideas energy and commitment of our people. Thats why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental physical and financial wellbeing for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits were the total package.

• A supportive feedbackbased 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 wellbeing initiatives

• A discount card with 50 on all VF brands

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. Its the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc

Free to Be Inclusion & Diversity

As a purposeled 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. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.