Business Operations Specialist (Vans EMEA)

Overview

VANS is looking for an exceptional Business Operations Specialist (VANS EMEA) to join our team based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Let’s Talk About The Role

In this role as Business Operations Specialist , you will develop, maintain and execute sales-related reporting, procedures and operations with the goal to support the brand in planning and executing the financial plan.

You will be responsible for planning and managing the commercial terms in partnership with the sales leaders, facilitating the evolution of the terms by matching the brand revenue and margin objectives with the marketplace needs.

Along with the sales analysis team you will drive the reporting area and you will also make sure all the relevant operations are properly set to run the sales campaigns in partnership with the other brand departments.

Ultimately you will also have a key role in the execution of Mercury, supporting VF and the brand in simplifying and harmonizing the customer interaction with VF and ultimately enhancing the service through a clear and tailored journey for each persona.

How You Will Make a Difference

You will achieve this by:

• T&Cs Planning: partner with the sales leaders to model a robust process of T&Cs change and evolution, allocating the appropriate accountability, establishing the relevant decision making milestones and a proper tracking to measure results.
• Discount: maintain and develop the standard discount structure, planning and monitoring the discount applications during the season through the T&C tool and the appropriate reporting.
• Data governance: coordinate the brand requirements and align with the VF BI teams to ensure the BI platform provides the brand with the appropriate dashboards and reports as well as to ensure the reporting datasets are enriched with all the appropriate dimensions to create specific brand reporting.
• Reporting: support the brand and the whs channel through the development and mainteinance of both standardized and ad-hoc reports. Also, maintain and further develop the team reporting portal to increase the autonomy of the users and create efficiency in the end-to-end reporting journey.
• Master data: ensure that all the settings are properly set and maintained in SAP. Partner with the salesforce and the other brand departments to shape new processes and procedures continuously supporting the evolution of the brand.
• Mercury: implement the execution of the new RACI for which Business Operation is responsible, assigning roles and responsibilities in the team and shaping the relevant forums to facilitate the x-dept interactions. Attend project meetings to support the development and implementation of new requirements.

Skills For Success

• University Degree or equivalent, preferably in Business or economics
• Past experience in financial planning /sales analysis/sales ops
• Good communication skills in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Powe BI and effective presentations skills in Microsoft PowerPoint or any related tool
• High energetic and goal oriented
• Great at getting things done and able to create, maintain and develop relationship with various departments
• Curious, with a global understanding and outlook, and strong desire to continually learn and evolve

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our 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. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

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 an equal opportunity employer, 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.

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