VF Corporation · 23 hours ago
The North Face: Associate Product Manager, Global Collabs & Energy
USCA > USA > Colorado > Denver HQ - VFC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expVF Corporation, through its brand The North Face, is looking for an Associate Product Manager for Global Collabs and Energy. This role involves driving assortment planning, distribution strategy, and partnership success across global markets while collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with financial targets and market demands.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Develop and manage pre-season and in-season department and channel-level financial plans to achieve or exceed financial goals
Manage the Open to Buy (OTB) process and reports, accurately forecasting sales, gross margin, receipts, and inventory
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify business risks and opportunities, recommending strategies to achieve financial objectives
Collaborate with the Planning team to ensure product distribution strategies align with financial targets and optimal inventory levels across all channels
Drives Global assortment plans for assigned projects/category and reconciles line plan with regional merchandising financial plans at key milestones, to ensure alignment
Support the Sr. Manager in achieving margin targets for assigned projects and the overall category through strong operational execution and analytical thinking
Drives cross-functional collaboration with Design and Development teams during the creation process to deliver high quality product that aligns with market demands, consumer expectations, and brand authenticity
Leverage deep experience in apparel merchandising while collaborating across business-driving functions—including Product Management, Design, and Product Development—to ensure cohesive product strategies
Demonstrate awareness of adjacent categories such as Equipment, Accessories, and Footwear to support holistic brand vision
Proactively drive ongoing communication with Regional Merchandising and Planning partners throughout the GTM process, ensuring a seamless flow of key information and alignment on assortment, financial targets, and distribution strategies
Leads pods with Design and Development partners and owns all Product decisions during the creation process
Participates in the cross-functional GTM workstream outside of the Product creation process, ensuring seasonal Product category vision is brought to life in-store and online with Planning, Brand, and sourcing partners
Leverage deep experience in apparel merchandising while collaborating across business-driving functions—including Product Management, Design, and Product Development—to ensure cohesive product strategies
Demonstrate awareness of adjacent categories such as Equipment, Accessories, and Footwear to support holistic brand vision
Proactively drive ongoing communication with Regional Merchandising and Planning partners throughout the GTM process, ensuring a seamless flow of key information and alignment on assortment, financial targets, and distribution strategies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in apparel merchandising working within the business to drive functions including product management, design, and product development
Proven track record of managing full product lifecycle and demonstrates deep product knowledge including fit, fabric, garment construction, and costing
Effective end to end calendar management skills
Strong business acumen and understanding of financial metrics and profitability analysis
Excellent collaboration skills, including a proven ability to communicate with various levels of management and employees within the organization with clarity
Be able to lead and influence others and be comfortable presenting in front of large groups of people
Organizational and project planning skills - ability to develop and manage multiple timelines and deadlines
Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values-driven commitment to do what is right
High degree of agility and adaptability
Growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new tools and problem-solving
Preferred
A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Benefits
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
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.
Company
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®.
10001+ employees
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