VF Corporation

Associate Manager, Buying, DTC (Timberland)

VF Corporation  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Principal Accountabilities:
Under broad supervision:..
*Manages key financial and operational planning processes (incl. MFP, OTB, inventory management) across regions and channels (DTC, Wholesale, etc.) to optimize sell-through & minimize stockouts *Key duties include overseeing inventory management, markdown/discount execution to optimize profitability, ensuring forecast accuracy, conducting data analysis / generating reports, & partnering with global to execute strategies (and bring local market challenges / Insights)
Knowledge and Skill Requirement:
*Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
*Equivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager’s criteria *Three to five years of related experience preferred *Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge & Application:
* Understands and applies the principles and practices in a recognized professional field requiring extensive academic preparation* Likely to be newly professionally qualified in a specific field, or will have extensive experience in complex technical area* Determines a course of action based on guidelines and modifies processes and methods as required* Generally requires knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures
Problem Solving:
* Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine * Uses previous experience to identify most appropriate option or improve existing approaches* Problems likely to require clarification* Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve differing, but related, problems* Work is performed under general guidance and direction* May require the initiation of contacts to resolve and discuss mutual problems or collaboration on procedures or transactions
Interaction:
* Conveys information to occasionally divergent audiences that may require some persuasion* In some instances will need to convey information to audiences not knowledgeable of the subject matter* Requires objective review of difficult work problems, obtaining cooperation or approval* Understands and communicates fairly complex information within the specialization or recognized body of formal knowledge
Impact:
* Impact is generally limited to short-term team performance, occasionally on medium-term goals* Supports the achievement of goals through own personal effort * Responsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goals* Beginning to have more of a contributory impact on team performance
Accountability:
* Accountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate work area* Accountable for own targets which will typically be definable but not always financially measurable * May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team* Accountable for managing own impact on cost and profitability of the businessR-20260506-0066

VF Corporation

About VF Corporation

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®.

We create products rooted in performance with elevated design and relentless innovation, while delivering sustainable and long-term value for our employees, communities and shareholders.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Year Founded
1899
Website
vfc.com
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