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The Associate Planner will provide support across planning and allocation functions for the Direct-to-Consumer business. This is a fast-paced position with cross-functional exposure and direct business impact. This position reports to the Director of Planning & Allocation and has a focused responsibility in the Full Price channel. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is analytical, collaborative, and can work simultaneously on multiple projects.

Join the Kipling Family

We are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colorful – go places never been before. Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission. Well, you may say: It’s just bags. Yes, that may be true. But sometimes it’s the simple things that make life easier.

Exploring the world with curiosity. We empower you to go your own way. That’s why we inject all our creativity and out-of-the box thinking developing thoughtful designs with a casual coolness. Simply put, we design bags that inspire mobility and lighten your life.

Kipling, founded in 1987, is a leading European lifestyle brand with design-driven products sold in more than 80 countries worldwide. The product line includes handbags, luggage, backpacks, and accessories.

Our success story started in ’87 in the heart of the fashion capital Antwerp with the iconic crinkled nylon bags. Today Kipling’s well-known bags and accessories are available around the world in 436 stores in 80 countries and can be found in more than 7500 shops including the best department-stores, and kipling.com

Associate Planner

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Independently run and distribute reports and recaps related to sales, profit, inventory, and KPIs

• Analyze the Full Price business and share key learnings and recommendations to meet/exceed business goals

• Assist in building door-level strategies to maximize sales and margin in Full Price stores

• Maintain sales and receipt forecasts for the Full Price replenishment program

• Serve as the primary allocator for Full Price stores and support Outlet allocations

• Escalate and troubleshoot store inventory issues

• Support DTC team in developing and maintaining analytical tools

• Assist with presentation decks and present to teams in meetings

How you will do it:

• Work closely with buyer to understand performance drivers and category/promotional opportunities

• Monitor SKU and category-level performance to optimize sales and inventory

• Partner with Director of Planning on monthly, seasonal, and annual forecasting

• Build cross-functional relationships with Buying, Finance, Operations, Field, and Warehouse teams

What success looks like:

• Develop and achieve sales and margin targets

• Achieve stock targets in Full Price

• Facilitate inventory sharing across DTC

• Troubleshoot and enhance reporting and analytic tools

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: 2 years of related planning and forecasting experience (DTC / Merchandising / Demand)

Educational Position Requirements:

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

• What we expect you already know:

• Retail math

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, sumifs, index match, charts, etc)

• Best practices for managing large data sets

• Analytical, problem solving, and time management skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfort in addressing all levels within an organization

• Team player with ability to work independently and collaborate with remote partners

• Knowledge of JDA Planning and Allocation systems a plus

• What we will teach you:

• Kipling’s retail landscape and best practices

• 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 :

$53,600.00 USD - $67,000.00 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.