Retail Allocator – EMEA Internship Program

Section: Headquarters

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

About VF

VF is redefining what it means to be the world’s best apparel, footwear and equipment company, powering iconic active lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans® and Timberland®. Learn more at http://vfc.com.

Key information

• Start date: June 1st, 2026
• Duration: 12 months, full-time
• Gross monthly salary: 1’850 CHF
• Location: VF EMEA Headquarters in Stabio, Switzerland
• Streamlined recruitment process: 3 interviews (Recruiter, Hiring Manager, potential Business Case)

Eligibility requirements

• You must be graduating after May 1st, 2026 OR you must have a student status as of June 2026
• You must hold EU or EEA (European Economic Area) citizenship

Let’s talk about the role!     

Are you ready to turn data-driven decisions into winning retail strategies?
Timberland is looking for a  Retail Allocator intern to play a key role in ensuring the right product reaches the right store at the right time across EMEA.

Support the allocation and replenishment of product to our EMEA retail stores by analysing sales trends, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring accurate product flow to stores.

Get ready to make an impact! Here’s what you’ll be responsible for joining our team as Retail allocator intern:

• Report updating.
• Manual allocation to stores.
• Track stock levels, sales trends, and store performance to identify risks and opportunities, recommending adjustments to maximize in-season results.
• Initial allocation set-up
• Ad hoc analysis on products / performance.
• Promotions upload in the system.
• Warehouse logics and interaction.

How you will make a difference

Skills that will make you succeed:

• You enjoy working with data and transforming numbers into clear, meaningful insights that support better decision‑making across Allocation & Planning
• You have strong problem‑solving skills, and you naturally look for patterns, root causes, and opportunities to improve processes.
• You are detail‑oriented yet able to zoom out, balancing accuracy with a good understanding of the bigger commercial picture.
• You are proactive and comfortable taking ownership, even when facing new or ambiguous tasks—your initiative helps move projects forward.
• You are curious and eager to learn new tools, especially analytics platforms, reporting environments, and product systems (no prior expertise needed—just motivation).

What’s in it for you

At the end of the Internship period, you can expect to have a clear understanding of the below:

• Deep understanding of retail environment across Europe
• Interactions across the different department (planning, allocation, merchandising, operations, marketing)
• Understand main logic of a specific category allocation, giving inputs on product needs.
• Understand the differences across countries in regards to product trends.

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talents at the start of their careers. We are committed to unleashing your potential, so you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

• Dedicated skill-building workshops & internal consulting group project
• One day of work in-store gaining real insights about our brands
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

We cannot grant that the internship will lead you to a contract afterwards, but thanks to the value of the experience most of our interns are staying in the company after the internship period.

Since we want you to focus on what matters, we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

• Hybrid working policy
• 50% discount on VF brands
• On site gym, offering health and well-being initiatives
• Subsidized canteen, as well as break out areas offering complimentary drinks
• Shuttle bus to the office or discount on public transport, depending on your location
• A thriving interns’ community, with people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities who love working together.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Belonging

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.

Are you in? Apply now – early application increases your chances!

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