Associate Merchandiser, Footwear - DTC — VF International (The North Face, Timberland)
- Location
- Stabio
- Contract
- part-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser, Footwear – DTC to join our Timberland EMEA team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand.
Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying - and protecting - nature.
- Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Associate Merchandiser, Footwear – DTC to join our Timberland EMEA team based in Stabio, Switzerland.
- Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand.
- Operational Excellence: Analytical Mindset: Organizational & Coordination Skills: Cross-Functional Communication:
Key requirements
- Operational Excellence: Analytical Mindset: Organizational & Coordination Skills: Cross-Functional Communication:
Company and context
- Operational Excellence: ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across merchandising deliverables, maintaining strong organization of samples, tools, and data while supporting continuous improvement of merchandising processes and data quality. Skills for Success
- Attention to Detail & Data Accuracy: strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and quality when managing product data, line plans, merchandising tools, and operational trackers.
- Analytical Mindset: interest in retail performance and ability to support analysis of sell-through, bestsellers, slow movers, and seasonal opportunities across stores and digital channels.
- Organizational & Coordination Skills: ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate deliverables, and keep tools, samples, and information well organized across channels and seasonal milestones.
- DTC Retail Understanding: genuine interest in footwear and the DTC retail environment, with curiosity for how assortments perform across stores, digital, Full Price, Outlet, and Kids.
- Systems & Tools: confidence working with PLM, pricing information, SKU attributes, Excel, product lists, workbooks, and merchandising systems.
- Cross-Functional Communication: strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with DTC Merchandising, Planning, Retail, Digital, and other cross-functional teams.
- Channel Complexity & Execution: ability to support execution across multiple channel environments, including Full Price, Outlet, and Kids, with focus on coordination, operational excellence, and seasonal readiness. 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.
Additional details
- This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world. Let’s Talk about the Role
- This role reports into the DTC Merchandising Manager. How You Will Make a Difference You will achieve this by:
- Operational Excellence: ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across merchandising deliverables, maintaining strong organization of samples, tools, and data while supporting continuous improvement of merchandising processes and data quality. Skills for Success
- Channel Complexity & Execution: ability to support execution across multiple channel environments, including Full Price, Outlet, and Kids, with focus on coordination, operational excellence, and seasonal readiness. What’s in it For You
- 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 Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
- 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.
Notes and original content
- This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.
- Let’s Talk about the Role
- This role reports into the DTC Merchandising Manager.
- How You Will Make a Difference
- You will achieve this by:
- Operational Excellence: ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across merchandising deliverables, maintaining strong organization of samples, tools, and data while supporting continuous improvement of merchandising processes and data quality.
- Skills for Success
- Channel Complexity & Execution: ability to support execution across multiple channel environments, including Full Price, Outlet, and Kids, with focus on coordination, operational excellence, and seasonal readiness.
- What’s in it For You
- On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
Questions about this listing
What salary does VF International (The North Face, Timberland) offer for this role?
VF International (The North Face, Timberland) lists CHF 85'500 - 150'000 gross per year for this position in Stabio. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does VF International (The North Face, Timberland) offer?
This listing is a part-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with VF International (The North Face, Timberland) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at VF International (The North Face, Timberland)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to VF International (The North Face, Timberland)'s original listing at vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
