Timberland is looking for an exceptional Planner, Margin & Profitability, to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.Let’s Talk about the RoleThe primary responsibility of the Planner, Margin & Profitability is to support the development and implementation of tools/processes to drive product classification margin strategy, champion revenue growth and margin management principles, and improving profitability.You will work closely and collaboratively with Global Product leaders, Planning, Supply Chain, GTM and Finance departments in creating the strategy and the executional plan to achieve brand strategic, financial, and distribution products goals.Reporting to the Senior Merchandising Planning Manager, you will help and drive the monitoring and managing of pricing strategy and profit related decisions, through the go-to-market cycle, to meet the gross margin business requirements and while consumer/marketplace price elasticity trends.How You Will Make a DifferenceSupport the Planning team in developing analytical framework used to inform strategically and tactically merchandising strategies, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis on business and product performance, globally and regionally.Conduct global analysis of essential product KPIs with visibility to long-term risk and opportunity and in the context of Brand and Market strategiesResearch macroeconomic and industry trends that impact the margin and pricing approachDevelop, update, and maintain evaluation and pricing strategies to test and deploy best practices constantlyCollaborate with other functions and senior management to evaluate the cost/benefit of different pricing models to maximize and scale margin, on both new and carryover productsWork with complex data sets to help the business determine and set competitive prices to gain market share, achieve revenue goals and optimize marginWorking cross-functionally to develop product, go-to-market strategy, profit and loss, and pricing strategies globallyEnsure product merchandising plans by product category and classification align with financial and brand strategies, partnering with Global category team to track progress against target, to achieve global and regional revenue & margin goalsBuild Financial modelling to calculate impacts of potential business strategiesAd hoc reporting and special projects, primarily related to understanding product costs, factory output, and the enhancement of financial performanceSupport identifying target across product line, through design and development phases and at concept stage, ensuring that the Global and regional product teams clearly understand target fabric, trims, and labor costs to achieve the desired marginBe the ‘go-to’ person for all pricing/profit queries from design, development, merchandising, supply teams and financeSupport the team in translating global strategic targets into seasonal and product specific targets, partnering with business leaders to build/elevate global margin planning process with clear visibility around demand, price, and costs for key platformsPartner with global Merchandising to suggest corrective actions by region in relation to pricing; support teams to hit necessary costs/margins, perform variance analysis and develop the tools necessary to analyze the market competition across the globeCollaborate to identify risks and opportunities throughout the line and GTM processProvide costing and margin reporting where and when appropriate, for business decision making and planning, keep global leadership informed of challenges/issuesReconcile margins against financial targets (consider volumes, COO), identify outliers, follow up for resolutionWorking closely with PD and Merchandising to identify opportunities to improve margin on new and carryover products, ensuring costs are available in line with critical path, from predictive through to latest factory quoted costsLiaise with regional Finance and Operations team on revenue, pricing and profit/margin analysis whenever requiredSkills for SuccessThe foundation skills you will need in this position are:Extensive years of experience in pricing, costing, merchandise planning, forecasting, or buyingVery strong knowledge of Excel requiredEdited, NPD, Tableau and BI reporting tools expertiseExperience with product forecasting, statistical modelling and/or strategic planningStrong analytical skillsHighly analytical and capable of both high-level thinking and engaging in detailed models, with proven experience in pricing and costing data analyticsStrong communication skills both verbal and writtenStrong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlinesHigh process orientation – can identify opportunities and transform ways of working across groupsAbility to work some flexible hours because of varying time zones and regionsAbility to work with others as part of cross-functional team, build consensus, and achieve results across a variety of distinct groups.What’s in it For YouA supportive, feedback‑based culture guided by respect and integrity.An inclusive, international environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences are valued.The opportunity to be part of an iconic lifestyle brand within a global, multi‑brand organization.On‑site gym with health and well‑being initiatives.A discount card offering 50% off all VF brands.Break‑out areas with complimentary hot drinks.Free to Be, Inclusion & DiversityAs a purpose‑led, performance‑driven company, we foster a culture of belonging based on respect, openness, connection, and authenticity. We celebrate diversity and support equal opportunities for all associates and applicants.If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join our team, we’d love to hear from you!#readytoapplyR-20251216-0020
