Digital Marketplace Buyer (Vans, EMEA)

VANS EMEA is looking for an exceptional Digital Marketplace Buyer to join our VANS EMEA Digital Marketplace team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity andcreativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across many initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.  

Let’s Talk about the Role

You as Digital Marketplace Buyer will work collaboratively to curate balanced, commercial, and innovative product ranges in-line with channel requirements. Delivering departmental strategies, identifying risks and opportunities to maintain and grow market share whilst supporting the brand strategy and objectives.

You will…:

• Collaborate with the Digital Marketplace Planning team for the implementation and execution of product strategies and financial plans in line with set targets and objectives.
• Play a key role in elevating the GTM (Go-To-Market) process through close cross-functional collaboration to inform and influence regional product assortment decisions.
• Support with effective in season supply and demand optimization
• Build and maintain a targeted brand offer, with a strong focus on anticipating and meeting the needs of the VANS customer. Create exciting product ranges, considering multiple key attributes for range optimisation, brand strategy and customer experience across the Digital Marketplace channels.
• Manage and optimize OTB (Open to Buy) to hit the set targets with full accountability of product selection.
• Provide regular and timely product and category performance analysis and insights to inform and influence sound commercial in-season trading actions.
• Provide weekly insights on best-selling items/categories and slow selling/down-trending categories to maximise sales and reduce inventory liabilities / markdown.
• Stay up to date with marketplace, consumer and competitor insights related to product strategy and execution.
• Oversee Sample Management processes ensuring elevated level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Present assortment plans and strategies as and when required.

Skills for Success

You should be a curious, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial professional with:

• Previous buying experience required
• Strong creativity and analytical skills
• Strong product knowledge and sensitivity
• Knowledgeable on industry and product trends
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strives for accuracy and attention to details
• Team player attitude
• Passion for Vans
• Language skills: fluent in English. Other languages will be considered as a plus
• Proficiency in the Microsoft office Suite, and especially in Excel and PowerPoint

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor or Master’s degree would be nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

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

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!