Altra: DTC Merchandiser

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com . What will you do? As the DTC Merchandiser, you will assist the DTC Merchandising Manager in managing product forecasts and in season merchandising to achieve the financial goals of the Altra Ecommerce and Retail businesses. This role will oversee our retail planning and allocations as well as assist in day-to-day merchandising tasks for the US and Canada Ecommerce sites. This role is located in our Denver, CO headquarters. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. This role will: Retail Stores- Assist the DTC Merchandising Manager with product planning and replenishment for the Altra retail stores business Prepare regular reports on sales, inventory, and trends, presenting insights and making recommendations for improvements Own Forecasting and In-season operations for Canada region Assist in developing and executing seasonal product forecasts for the Canadian region, ensuring alignment with consumer trends, sales performance, and market demand Website Merchandising for US and CAN regions Execute online merchandising strategies for US and Canada regions that maximize product visibility, optimize placement, and drive sales (Bloomreach, Shopify) Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure they are featuring styles and colors with healthy inventory standings External Vendor Project Management - Partner with external website vendors to improve customer experiences like shoe finder, onsite user generated content, product reviews and fit recommendations What do you need to succeed? Passion for product and market trends to understand the why behind the what in sales trends Data driven mindset, balanced with common sense, intuition and a consumer led approach Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams You are results driven to support DTC’s ambitious growth targets Experience in consumer goods within the footwear or apparel industry a plus Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in business, merchandising or marketing preferred 2+ years of merchandising or product buying experience Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities What do we offer you? At Altra, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do. To learn more about Altra’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”. To learn more about Altra’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.altrarunning.com . Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in? Hiring Range : $69,120.00 USD - $86,400.00 USD annually Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive,