The North Face: Manager, Merchandising, Women's Apparel and Performance (Americas)

Manager, Merchandising, Women’s Apparel & Performance (Americas) As the Merchandising Manager for Women’s Apparel, you will be the leader of our Women’s Apparel Strategy while also owning the Women’s Performance Apparel categories. You’ll collaborate closely with Global and Regional marketplace teams to deliver consumer‑right assortments that reflect TNF’s brand vision and cultural leadership. Responsibilities Own seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for Women’s Apparel & Performance, ensuring alignment with regional strategy, brand vision, and financial goals. Operate as the Regional product expert for all Women’s Performance Apparel. Lead team of Women’s Apparel merchants through seasonal strategy execution and critical milestones. Drive Regional assortment plans for assigned projects/categories and reconcile line plan with channel merchandising plans at key milestones, to ensure alignment. Develop and rank franchise strategies and optimize assortments based on historical and current product performance, identifying redundancies and opportunities for growth. Lead women’s apparel team in conducting 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. Drive inputs 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 across Women’s Apparel and Performance categories. Lead women’s team preparation and presentation of materials for key meetings, including line reviews and milestone presentations, driving alignment across global and regional teams. Demonstrate awareness of adjacent categories such as Men’s Performance Apparel, Equipment, Accessories, and Footwear to support holistic brand vision. Proactively lead 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. Qualifications A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (preferred). 6+ years of experience in merchandising, product management, or related field; apparel experience strongly preferred. Deep technical outdoor apparel product and consumer knowledge. Clear understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, marketplace insights, 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 retail math, 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. Ability to think strategically and act tactically. 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. Location requirement: Denver, Colorado. Compensation Hiring Range: $86,832.00 to $108,540.00 USD annually Benefits Benefits are provided in accordance with VF Corporation policy and will be disclosed during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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