Job Information
VF Corporation Manager, eCommerce Buying (TNF) in Shanghai, China
Position: Manager, EC Buying
Brand: The North Face
Role & Responsibilities
Job Definition (Key Purpose of the Job) :
This position provides strategic oversight and directions in ECOM business in the APAC region, and is responsible for identifying seasonal buys for All Red box category based on the understanding of brand direction, category strategy, consumer preference and market trends, for all CN ECOM platforms
Key Result Areas:
The ECOM Buying manager is responsible for:
Identifying market-specific seasonal opportunities and priorities based on consumer and industry trends through QBT or Digital insights
Build category and Key product Type Buy plans, identify top seasonal initiatives and Big Bet styles
Create differentiated assortment plan for Tmall vs Douyin link with consumer profile and product strategy
Identify any business missing opportunities (from market/consumer/competitor) and fulfill the demand through request of SMU
Request the exclusives (both high energy pack or commercial packs), plan big bet style to distinguish platform key push during EC key moment
Participating actively in the Go-To-Market process
Actively involved in daily EC business, tracking in season sell through identify opportunities, give suggestions and take actions
The position of ECOM Buying Manager will be partner with the EC Planning and Allocation, EC operation, Merch Team by:
Planning the product structures, big bet styles to deliver EC key event target
Tracking the performance, best sellers, and slow movers, to give guidance on promotions discount and inventory move across channels
Product Feedback on what’s working and what’s not working to influence future product offers
The Buying Manager will also:
Conducting online competitive analysis to maintain expert knowledge of the industry and market
Communicating with other business functions in an efficient and effective way
Providing the point of view to support marketing activities
Competencies:
• Business acumen
• Customer focus
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Influence
• Driving for results
• Building strategic work relationships
• Building organization talent
Experience:
Knowledge and intuition of the style, design and color characteristics of best and worst sellers
Retail and product expertise in the key markets in Asia
Working knowledge of a P&L
Strong understanding of customer needs
Ability to identify fashion trends
Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent presentation, communication and influencing skills
Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teams
Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of employees – both senior and junior
Flexibility to adapt to the changing trends of the business requirements
Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teams
Solid skills in coaching and developing teams
Academic Qualifications:
- Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor
Language Proficiency:
- Be good at Written and Spoken English
R-20251014-0041
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