Vans : Wholesale Planning Manager

Wholesale Planning Manager

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.

A day in the life of a Wholesale Planning Manager at Vans looks a little like this. The Wholesale Planning Manager works alongside the Wholesale Sales Team and Wholesale Merchandising team to quantify the sell-in strategy, the execution of the sell-in, in-season management tactics and post-season analysis to deliver a sales and inventory experience that meets the needs of both the Vans Customer as well as our Wholesale partners in the Americas. Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Wholesale Assortment Revenue Strategy Leads strategic forecasting from LRP to in-season to post-season, ensuring optimal assortment positioning across Americas Wholesale Accounts.

Analyzing sales to flag sales and inventory risks and opportunities to meet the needs of the Vans consumers as well as maximizing sell-out revenue for our Wholesale partners.

Sales Performance and Demand Planning analyze sell-out sales data, market trends and consumer insights to re-forecast demand, drive wholesale partner profitability and optimize the wholesale option width and breadth.

Cross-Functional and Regional Collaboration align with DTC / E-com. Marketing, merchandising, sales and partner accounts to ensure our partner assortments support the account strategy, brand strategy, market needs and seasonal plan.

Post-Season Meltdown analyzing sales and inventory performance to support lessons learned, account meetings and influence the future assortment and financial strategy to support long-term, sustainable mutual growth for both Vans and our wholesale partners.

Leadership, Mentorship, Coaching and Support of a team of Wholesale Planners.

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 6+ years of experience in either merchandise, DTC, wholesale or demand planning and professional achievements. The foundation skills you will need in this position are :

High degree of emotional intelligence & communication skills (needed in order to foster a collaborative team environment, build strong relationships, and resolve disagreements with candor)

Strategic vision (ability to articulate a clear, long-term strategy rooted in business and planning acumen, historical analysis and understanding of the marketplace and brand vision)

Cross-functional communication at all levels including senior leadership.

Strong analytical skills with expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and financial modeling in both excel and merchandise financial planning tools.

Consumer insight and empathy (deep understanding of consumer needs, trends, and local cultural nuances and how they translate into a planning quantification.

Understanding the tactics to drive revenue and profitability growth in a global, multi-channel retail environment including but not limited to wholesale partners.

Experience working with diverse markets with a strong understanding of regional differences in retail and consumer behavior.

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

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related fields; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience with merchandise planning tools and technologies (eg : ERP, BI, or AI-driven analytics platforms)

Strong background in digital commerce and omnichannel planning strategies.

What do we offer you? At Vans, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

Hiring Range : $99,360.00 USD - $124,200.00 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.