Manager, Merchandising Men's

VF Corporation • Denver, CO

4d • $90,720 - $113,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Merchandising for Men’s Apparel leads the Men’s Apparel strategy and owns the Men’s Performance Apparel categories for The North Face in the Americas. The role works closely with Global and Regional marketplace teams to build consumer-right assortments that reflect the brand vision and cultural leadership. It calls for strong interest in consumer engagement with products, trends, and outdoor and lifestyle markets, along with commercial focus, curiosity, and a collaborative approach.

The manager owns seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture, serves as the regional product expert for Men’s Performance Apparel, and leads the Men’s Apparel merchants through seasonal execution and key milestones. The role also develops franchise strategies, optimizes assortments, conducts marketplace research, maintains line plans, analyzes financial and product performance, and prepares presentations for key reviews. Ongoing coordination with channel and planning partners supports alignment on assortments, financial targets, and distribution strategies. The position is located in Denver, Colorado and reports to the Director, DTC Merchandising.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in merchandising, product management, or a related field; apparel experience is strongly preferred.
• Deep technical outdoor apparel product and consumer knowledge.
• Understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, marketplace insights, and cultural influences that inform product decisions.
• Ability to interpret financial data, manage line plans, and maintain accuracy across seasonal milestones.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail math, financial metrics, and profitability analysis.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with people at different organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and adhere to calendar processes.
• Ability to foster collaboration with Global and Regional Merchandising partners and with Planning, Channel, and Sales teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying root causes and finding solutions, with a values-driven commitment to doing what is right.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and experience with PLM systems.
• Computer proficiency, including job-required applications.
• Ability to work in an open environment with cross-functional partners.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Must be located in Denver, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (preferred).
• Apparel experience.

Responsibilities

• Own seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for Men’s Apparel and Performance, aligning with regional strategy, brand vision, and financial goals.
• Serve as the regional product expert for Men’s Performance Apparel.
• Lead the Men’s Apparel merchant team through seasonal strategy execution and critical milestones.
• Drive regional assortment plans for assigned projects and categories, reconciling line plans with channel merchandising plans at key milestones.
• Develop and rank franchise strategies and optimize assortments using historical and current product performance, identifying redundancies and growth opportunities.
• Lead marketplace and competitor research to inform seasonal direction and identify consumer-driven opportunities.
• Maintain and update line plans throughout the season, ensuring accuracy and adherence to calendar milestones.
• Gather and analyze financials, forecasts, competitor insights, line plans, and regional insights to inform seasonal planning.
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify business risks and opportunities, and recommend strategies to meet financial objectives across Men’s Apparel and Performance.
• Lead preparation and presentation of materials for line reviews and milestone meetings, fostering alignment across global and regional teams.
• Maintain awareness of adjacent categories, including Women’s Performance Apparel, Equipment, Accessories, and Footwear, to support a holistic brand vision.
• Lead ongoing communication with Regional Channel and Planning partners throughout the go-to-market process to align on assortments, financial targets, and distribution strategies.

Benefits

• Eligible for additional compensation awards, potentially including an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• VF Corporation offers benefit programs; details, including medical plan rates, are available through its benefits information site and will be provided during hiring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager