Timberland: Buyer (Americas)

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build 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 an team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you. 

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

Buyer (Timberland Americas)

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Buyer at Timberland looks a little like this.

We are seeking a strategic and fashion-savvy Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing inventory of footwear, apparel, and accessories products that align with our brand identity and customer preferences. This role requires strong analytical skills, trend awareness, and vendor negotiation capabilities to drive sales and profitability

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and historical sales data to forecast demand.
• Select and purchase footwear, apparel, and accessories that align with brand strategy and seasonal sales targets.
• Work closely with merchandising to identify carryover and new product needs that align with brand strategy.
• Collaborate with planning and allocation teams to manage inventory levels and open-to-buy budgets.
• Track product performance and adjust buying strategies to maximize sales and minimize markdowns.
• Partner with marketing and visual merchandising teams to align product assortment with brand campaigns.
• Monitor expected deliveries and manage receipt flow in coordination with supply chain team.
• Lead buy review meetings to share each season's key product strategies with store, visual, and marketing partners.
• Partner with merchandising and allocation on new store assortments that align with each location's selling and backroom capacity.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Buying experience in footwear, apparel, or fashion retail
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems (e.g., PLM, ERP)
• Deep understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and retail math

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Familiarity with garment construction and footwear manufacturing processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Passion for fashion and trend forecasting
• Now WE have a question for YOU.
• Familiarity with garment construction and footwear manufacturing processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Passion for fashion and trend forecasting
• Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are You In?

Hiring Range:

$68,000.00 USD - $85,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.