Senior Manager, DTC Merchandising & Planning

Here at Dickies, our purpose is to champion the passion, pride and power of work. For a century, we’ve celebrated ordinary people making extraordinary things. The Senior Manager position on our DTC team will help drive strategies to fulfill customer expectations and needs from a product standpoint. This role is key in ensuring that the merchandising strategy aligns with the overall brand goals and sales plan.

Join the Dickies Family

Dickies has spent nearly a century crafting innovative workwear known for its performance, durability and comfort. Since 1922, Dickies continues its long legacy of designing quality workwear and work-inspired apparel at a price anyone can afford. What began as a humble denim bib overall company has grown into a worldwide force, weaving together cultural movements with a rigorous commitment to straightforward style and long-lasting ingenuity.

In 2017, Dickies was acquired by VF Corporation, the parent company of global powerhouse brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. Powerful brands that are fueled by insights and innovation put us at the heart of our consumers’ lives. Many of our brands lead their respective categories, and some have risen to iconic status. VF is the ideal steward to honor Dickies' heritage while providing a platform for growth that ensures continued success for another century. We are a purpose-led company that seeks not only to succeed in business, but also to leverage our success and resources to make the world better. We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Execute a DTC merchandising strategy that incorporates the overall Dickies business goals and brand positioning, elevating the brand

• Work with merchandising and design teams to determine product segmentation and exclusives for the DTC channel and key marketplaces

• Report and measure KPIs related to product initiatives and annual goals set for the segment

• Plan, forecast, and manage seasonal assortments

• Determine the complete assortment for both Dickies.com and assist in the coordination of key marketplaces and the brand stores

• Lead the integration of the of the DTC planning and merchandising process by partnering with internal stakeholders

• Take an active role in Dickies GTM process representing the DTC teams

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.

Skills for Success

Years of Related Professional Experience: 7+ years professional experience including proven track record of Merchandising and Planning in the DTC space.

Educational Position Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree with 5 years in merchandising, retail planning and buying in a DTC environment.

• Proven experience developing and leading high-performance team

• Previous experience building/analyzing detailed item/location level retail data- synthesizing into actionable business insights

What we expect you already know:

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally to deliver large complex initiatives across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Extensive Microsoft Excel abilities needed, along with capability in Powerpoint

• Strong digital analytical and strategic thinking skills

• Strong forecasting abilities

• Ability to drive business to meet and exceed company objectives

• Proficient in planning systems

• Should have the aptitude of working in a team and making decisions based on study and evaluation

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Strategic thinking and active listening skills

• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently

What we will teach you:

• Internal systems at Dickies and across VF

• Cross-functional partnerships

• Dickies Go To Market Strategy

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Preserve.

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. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide 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. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$112,000.00 USD - $140,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF 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.