The North Face: Merchandiser (Men’s Apparel Tops & Bottoms)

VF Corporation•Denver, CO

9d•$73,440 - $91,800•Onsite

About The Position

The North Face is seeking a Merchandiser for Men’s Apparel Tops & Bottoms to join their AMER Apparel Merchandising team. This role focuses on delivering consumer-right assortments that align with The North Face's brand vision and cultural leadership. The ideal candidate is passionate about consumer engagement with products, trends, and the outdoor and lifestyle marketplaces, and possesses a commercially driven, curious, and team-oriented mindset. The position reports directly to the Merchandising Manager, Men’s Outerwear, Fleece and Specialty Activities.

Requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (preferred).
3-5 years of experience in merchandising, product management, or related field; apparel experience strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, and cultural influences that drive product decisions.
Ability to interpret financial data, manage line plans, and maintain accuracy across multiple seasonal milestones.
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.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and adhering to calendar processes.
Ability to foster a collaborative environment with Global and Regional Merchandising partners, as well as Planning, Channel, and Sales teams to achieve shared goals.
Proactive approach to identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with a values-driven commitment to do what is right.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with experience in PLM systems
Ability to work in an open environment with cross-functional partners.
Computer proficiency, including specific job-required applications.
Must be flexible and adaptive to change

Responsibilities

Own seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for Men’s Tops & Bottoms, ensuring alignment with brand vision and financial goals.
Operate as the Regional product expert for all Men’s Tops & Bottoms Apparel.
Drive Amer Regional assortment plans for assigned projects/category and reconcile line plan with channel merchandising plans at key milestones, to ensure alignment.
Rank franchises and optimize assortments based on historical and current product performance, identifying redundancies and opportunities for growth.
Conduct marketplace and competitor research to inform seasonal direction and identify new consumer-driven opportunities.
Maintain and update line plans throughout the season, ensuring accuracy and adherence to calendar milestones.
Input into seasonal planning by gathering and analyzing financials, forecasting, competitor insights, line plans, and regional insights.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify business risks and opportunities, recommending strategies to achieve financial objectives.
Prepare and present materials for key meetings, including line reviews and milestone presentations, driving alignment across global and regional teams.
Demonstrate awareness of adjacent categories such as OW & Fleece Apparel, Equipment, Accessories, and Footwear to support holistic outfitting & brand vision.
Proactively drive ongoing communication with Regional Channel and Planning partners throughout the GTM process, ensuring a seamless flow of key information and alignment on assortment, financial targets, and distribution strategies.