Timberland: Associate Allocator (Americas)
About The Position
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 an 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 Allocator (Timberland Americas) What will you do? A day in the life of an Associate Allocator at Timberland looks a little like this. You’ll be a trusted member of the Americas Team, reporting to the Manager of DTC Allocation. You’ll work alongside a passionate group of merchandisers, retail planners and store management. Your focus will help ensure that Timberland products get to our retail locations across US & Canada at the right time, in the right quantities and the right sizes needed. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. You’ll establish and maintain proper levels and flow of product to stores across the portfolio using data as your guide leading to positive conversion results. You’ll analyze sales results to ensure physical stores stay within all capacity requirements and execute marketplace transfers as required You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders on store ranking by groups to inform planners and merchants in buys by category to drive results in season You’ll build store inventory during peak periods to ensure our consumers never leave a store disappointed You’ll action walk reports to find opportunities to continue to surprise and delight our consumers
Requirements
- Proficient computer skills in all the pertinent areas – Microsoft Suite including Excel, Outlook.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, experience in Retail Store functions or the service industry preferred
- The ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing business needs and requirements
- The ability to do detailed allocation work accurately and efficiently, interpret results and take appropriate action
Nice To Haves
- Bonus experience in Just Enough & SAP, but not necessary
Responsibilities
- establish and maintain proper levels and flow of product to stores across the portfolio using data as your guide leading to positive conversion results
- analyze sales results to ensure physical stores stay within all capacity requirements and execute marketplace transfers as required
- collaborate with key stakeholders on store ranking by groups to inform planners and merchants in buys by category to drive results in season
- build store inventory during peak periods to ensure our consumers never leave a store disappointed
- action walk reports to find opportunities to continue to surprise and delight our consumers
Benefits
- You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
