Digital Trading Intern

Date posted:
Company: VF Corporation
Location: Stabio (TI), N/A
Job Type: Full-Time

VF International is looking for an exceptional Digital Trading Intern to join our EMEA team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

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 brands such as Vans®, The North Face® and Timberland®. 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.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Digital Trading Intern is responsible to support the Omni Operations Team in enabling brands to maximize digital merchandise opportunities by innovating tools & processes and upskilling the pre-season and in-season trading functions.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

  • Supporting the optimization of digital 2P allocation & inventory management​ by automatizing and scaling recurring trading activities.  

  • Supporting the collection & validation of 2P data (e.g sell-out from digital 2P partners).

  • Supporting the development of trading tools (such as replenishment tools & algorithmic pricing solution, recurring reporting) by collaborating with Business Intelligence, Digital Technology teams and Brands.

  • In collaboration with the Digital Trading Manger, providing analytical support and guidance to brands’ trading functions (replenishment, pricing, promotions, end of season stock management, trade reporting).

  • Collaborating with brands and digital 2P accounts to coordinate, maintain and leverage promotions & campaign calendars​.

  • Being the reference point for ad hoc analysis and documents update when required by the business to drive discussions and decision making activities.

Skills for Success

  • Student status or having already graduated in 2022 is required.

  • Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

  • Excellent accuracy and attention to details.

  • Proficiency in all Microsoft office programs, and especially in Excel. Experience on other software or programming language will be a plus (Tableau, SQL).

  • Ability to multi task and meet tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Degree preferably in Business Management, Economics, Statistics or similar.

  • Language skills: fluent in English. Other languages will be a plus.

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.

  • A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

  • An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

  • Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

  • On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

  • A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

  • Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

Please submit your CV in English.