Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our 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 a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.  

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 a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.  

What will you do? 

A day in the life of a Merchandising Manager for Women's and Kid's Apparel at Vans looks a little like this.

Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, the Merchandising Manager is responsible for the creation and execution of product strategies that are regionally relevant to help deliver long-term brand goals and profitable growth. The Merchandising Manager has a deep awareness and intuition of the consumer, competitor, marketplace dynamics, and guest needs. This person creates effective partnerships with Global Merchandising, Planning, In Season Country teams, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations to deliver “right product, right stores, right time.”

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

LRP / Pre-season planning – Partners to execute Marketplace strategy (including defining white space opportunities) across wholesale and DTC in their respective category and marketplace responsibility. "Curated" assortments. Demand driving attributes to facilitate account meetings

Seasonal strategy, line architecture & pricing - In their respective category and marketplace responsibility, partner to develop and manage regional line architecture and assortment strategies. Set in-region pricing (with global guidelines). Balance mono-brand and multi-brand environments to align with brand and market objectives.

Expertise in competitive landscaping and benchmarking

In-season management – In their respective category and marketplace responsibility, provide input on marketplace execution and manage capacity. Work with regional planning to deliver financial targets. In-region final promo and markdown decision (within global guidelines/strategy).

Always on – In their respective category and marketplace responsibility, monitor and code consumer demand trends, using insights to shape planning and assortment decisions. Ad hoc reporting / analysis to support seasonal product decision-making.

Regional Relevance: - In their respective category and marketplace responsibility, responsible to identify and drive regional including assortment definition, segmentation, customer specific initiatives, and align need with global functions

Coaches and develops Merchandising teams to strengthen team capabilities and drive executional excellence

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 8-10 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

8-10 years’ experience in retail in a merchant or buying role

Bachelor’s degree in a qualified area (Business, Commerce, Fashion Merchandising)

Mastery of retail mathematics and Open to Buy

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments

Vertical retail and omni channel experience highly desirable

Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team

Excellent sense of style and color trends; athletically minded

Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal

Entrepreneurship – an ability to make decisions and take calculated risks

Focus on creating an extraordinary customer experience

Organizational and time management skills

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal –oriented)

Location requirement: ideal candidate will reside within Southern California region and be in office in Costa Mesa, CA Tuesday – Thursdays weekly.

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

2+ years of managing direct reports

Managing team budgets

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

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Hiring Range:

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.