VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Digital Trading Excellence to join our Omnichannel Operations Team team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

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　　As the Senior Manager, Digital Trading Excellence, you will be responsible for playing a pivotal role in helping brands achieve trading excellence in relation to our DTC models with Digital Accounts (aka Digital 2P). Specifically, the role is focused on enabling brands to maximise their in-season and end-of-season opportunities by:

　　Monitoring trading execution and suggesting actions for sales & inventory optimization.

　　Innovating trading processes and tools, ensuring cross-brand harmonization and adoption.

　　Providing regular training and sharing best practices.

　　We expect that you will deliver unbeatable results whilst fulfilling the following aspects of the role:

　　Trading community:

　　Establish a strong relationship and regular exchange with the brands’ trading functions to identify and share best practices, elevate trading know-how and drive tool adoption across multiple brands.

　　Collect feedback, requirements, challenges from brands and translate them into business needs for key enabling functions, including, but not limited to, Business Intelligence, Data & Analytics, and Supply Chain teams.

　　Provide extra support to emerging brands.

　　Trade reporting:

　　Lead the transformation of trade reporting based on the evolution and requirements of DTC models with Digital Accounts.

　　Team up with Business Intelligence and Data & Analytics functions to innovate and scale key in-season management tools.

　　Replenishment & Inventory Optimization:

　　Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. Brands, Omnichannel Operations, Supply & Demand Planning) and external Digital Account DTC contacts to optimize forecasting, replenishment and stock efficiency across brands and channels. (Assess sellable stock, define target and ideal stock cover by estimating future demand, calculate replenishment).

　　Provide daily support to the Digital Account DTC replenishment process by bridging communications between VF brands and external digital partners.

　　Drive the optimization of Digital Account DTC allocation & inventory management by regularly sharing suggestions, risks and opportunities with the brands (e.g. alignment on End-Of-Season liquidation strategy, returns to VF DC, Carryover strategy, cross-channel stock efficiency etc).

　　Team up with Business Intelligence & Data & Analytics functions to innovate and scale key in-season replenishment tools.

　　Pricing:

　　Partner with the Data & Analytics team to innovate and scale the current price sensitivity solution, prioritizing the resolution of blockers or bugs.

　　Enable the cross-brand adoption of the price sensitivity solution, ensuring that training is provided to new users.

　　Facilitate the communication between VF brands and external partners to ensure optimal management of promotional campaign calendars and discount strategies, while sharing suggestions and best practices.

　　Drive optimization of Digital Account DTC promotions suggesting actions for most effective sale and discount management.

　　Collaborate with the Finance team to support the correct accounting treatment of promotion-related reports.

　　How you will make a difference:

　　To succeed in the role of Senior Manager, Digital Trading Excellence you will need:

　　A minimum of 8 years experience in trading and merchandise planning in the E-commerce and/or Omni-Channel sector.

　　High maturity in managing organisational complexity and effective communication.

　　Ability to proactively engage, motivate, influence and guide a variety of teams.

　　Outstanding analytical skills and a deep industry knowledge.

　　Entrepreneurial attitude, ambition and willingness to take on challenges.

　　Strong organizational skills, ability to manage complex projects whilst sticking to critical timelines and deadlines.

　　A keen interest in constant improvement and innovation.

　　Excellent command of written and spoken English.

　　Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft package. Experience with analytical/software suites (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc…). Knowledge of SAP, Tableau, Power BI and BI systems is a plus.

　　VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

　　What’s in it For You

　　We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

　　A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

　　An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

　　Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

　　On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

　　A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

　　Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

　　Relocation support may be available to applicants who lives more than 100 km from Stabio.

　　Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

　　As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

　　As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

　　If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

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　　VF Diversity Vision StatementVF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.