Vans: Manager, Merchandising, Mens & Kids Apparel

Vans•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

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.

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.