Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternship in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Merchandiser Intern for Timberland.
 

VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey aim to develop and boost future talents on their early career path. As we are in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people, you can expect a dedicated and structured learning path and hands-on experience.
 

ABOUT VF

VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
 

KEY INFORMATION

  • Start date: April 1st 2025.
  • For the first 6 months your salary will be 1600chf/month, while for the following 6 months it is 1900chf/month.
  • We cannot grant that internship will lead you to the permanent position, but thanks to the effective training ~70% of interns are staying in the company after the internship period!

Eligibility Requirements (must have):

  • You have a student status in April 2025  OR graduated in or after February-March 2025
  • You have an EU or EEA (European Economic Area) valid passport

YOUR INTERNSHIP ROLE

We are looking for a Merchandiser Intern to join Timberland within VF EMEA Internship Program.

The Merchandiser Intern will support the team in:

  • Lineplan Weekly Updates: Update and maintain the line plan on a weekly basis, ensuring accurate representation of product assortment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate any changes or updates to the line plan.
  • Support in the preparation of the Go To Market (GTM) milestones: Consumer, and competitors research, Price comparisons, Update Product overviews and other sell-in tools and provide Analysis for Merchandising Manager and support forecasting.
  • Data Management/System Maintenance: Populate accurately the Product Line Management Software (PLM) with adoption and flags (Intent to Sell, Status…)
  • Providing support to Marketing for the Catalogue Creation: Coordinate with the marketing team to ensure the seamless flow of product information for key looks definition and catalogue production and provide accurate and up-to-date product details, imagery, and descriptions as per marketing requirements.
  • Support Special Make Unit (SMU) process: Collect SMU requests from Marketplace and Direct to Consumer (DTC) teams Support and coordinate with global merch and design teams and ensure PLM system set up
  • Samples Management: Pack drops from the old collection, organising by categories and labelling the boxes to ensure proper storage, split the new collection by product line and IDDs (Initial Delivery Dates) for efficient accessibility to other functions (eg: Visual Merchandising), label each samples with relevant information (RRP, discrepancies) and support in collecting and providing samples requested by other departments (shootings, prelines)
  • Answer to ad hoc requests regarding Product Information: Liaise with Global to gather missing information and record Video Trainings

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
At the end of the Trainee period you can expect to have a clear understanding of the below:

  • Learn about Merchandising principles and GTM process.
  • Team work, communication and coordination skills with different departments.
  • Master Excel skills, learn PLM system.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Skills that will make you succeed:

  • You are fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • You have curious mindset with passion for working with people
  • You are eager to learn and face up new challenges
  • You show initiative and strong drive to achieve yours and your team goals
  • First experience such as other internships, extracurricular activities, is considered as a plus
     

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Tailored 12-month development path, with leadership talks, career orientation, training on critical skills and group team work
  • An inclusive environment with a thriving interns’ community with people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities who love working together
  • A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
  • Access to the gym and subsidized canteen in the office
  • Up to 50% discounts on our brands
  • Shuttle bus to the office or discount to public transport (dependent on your location)
     

ARE YOU IN? Apply now – early application increases your chances!

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