Vans: Manager, Merchandising, Apparel

Vans • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

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 . What will you do? A day in the life of a Merchandising Manager – Apparel at Vans looks a little like this. The Merchandising Manager for Apparel will lead the execution of seasonal product strategies, ensuring alignment with global and regional objectives. This role acts as a key consumer advocate, refining assortments based on market trends and insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product creation and go-to-market strategies while analyzing business performance to optimize sales and margins. Additionally, you will mentor Associate and Assistant Merchandisers to ensure smooth execution of merchandising deliverables. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising in the footwear industry.
• Strong understanding of market trends and consumer insights.
• Proven ability to manage and execute seasonal line plans.
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on business performance optimization.
• Strong leadership and team mentorship capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the seasonal product strategy, ensuring alignment with global and regional business objectives
• Act as a key consumer advocate, leveraging insights and market trends to refine assortments and influence product decisions.
• Manage seasonal line plans, ensuring a balanced assortment that meets financial targets while maintaining brand consistency.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, Planning, Marketing, and Sales) to drive product creation, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies.
• Analyze business performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and recommending in-season actions to drive sales and margin.
• Mentor and guide Associate and Assistant Merchandisers, fostering skill development and ensuring smooth execution of merchandising deliverables.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.
• VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees