Vans : Wholesale Planning Manager

Wholesale Planning Manager

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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.

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 :

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

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.

To learn more about Vans' benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click "Looking to Join VF".

To learn more about Vans' Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vans.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?

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.

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