Vans: Planner, Wholesale

Vans•Costa Mesa, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wholesale Planner is responsible for driving profitable growth across a defined wholesale account base by translating seasonal strategies into actionable demand and inventory plans. This role partners closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Supply teams to optimize assortment, inventory flow, and in-season performance across footwear and apparel, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Requirements

Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into clear actions
Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) and experience with planning or ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong partnership mindset with the ability to influence Sales and cross-functional stakeholders
Clear, concise communicator able to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting plans based on evolving business needs
Basic understanding of product lifecycle, wholesale business models, and inventory management principles
Passion for the Vans brand and understanding of the consumer and marketplace

Nice To Haves

Formal education in a related field

Responsibilities

Build and manage seasonal demand and inventory plans by account, aligning to financial targets and product strategies
Analyze historical performance, sell-through, and trends to inform forecasts and identify risks and opportunities
Partner with Sales to support account-level planning, including pre-season buys, replenishment, and in-season reforecasting
Monitor weekly business performance (sell-in, sell-through, inventory) and recommend actions to maximize revenue and margin
Optimize inventory flow and allocation across footwear and apparel to support account needs and reduce excess exposure
Drive in-season trade actions (reorders, cancellations, markdown recommendations) based on performance insights
Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment planning to ensure alignment with consumer demand and account positioning
Support key milestone processes (line planning, go-to-market, order book management, forecast updates)
Maintain planning tools and data accuracy; contribute to reporting and business reviews
Partner cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to resolve inventory, fulfillment, and forecast challenges