Vans: Senior Manager, Merchandising Operations

VF Corporation • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? 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 Sr. Manager, Global Merchandising Operations at Vans looks a little like this. Reporting directly into the Chief Merchant, this leader drives operational efficiency in product & merchandising workflows by aligning cross-functional, cross-regional teams. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, driving efficiency, and enabling seamless execution of merchandising strategies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in merchandising operations, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with a passion for supporting a global merchandising organization at scale. Their key responsibilities include calendar management, process improvement in collaboration with Supply Chain / Development teams to deliver market-ready products, & data management / hygiene to support seasonal execution. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of merchandising processes including product lifescycle management, GMT, assortment planning, and pricing.
• Communication and influence
• Project management (managing calendars, timelines, and key deliverables for global launches)
• Operational excellence (expertise in managing complex workflows and identifying process improvements)
• Data accuracy and governance (experience in managing PLM systems and data integrity)
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excelleing communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across diverse markets and cultures.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
• 7+ years of experience and professional achievements in merchandising operations, retail operations, or related roles, with experience in a leadership position.

Nice To Haves

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Project management against all E2E milestones - Manage the global product and merchandising calendar, aligning cross-regional and cross-functional timelines and collaborate to adapt as needed. Track milestone progress & proactively manage bottlenecks / create contingency plans / solve operational challenges as they arise.
• Data management & hygiene - Oversee data governance and accuracy within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to support consistent product information across global teams
• Ad hoc analysis - Provide product reporting and analytics to drive data-informed decision-making in support of seasonal execution
• Process improvements - Identify process gaps and implement solutions to streamline workflows. Work with the Brand Merch Leader to connect operational priorities with overarching merchandising strategies. Continuously refine governance of he "One VF" way via templates, standardization, etc.
• Operational Strategy & Execution - Lead the development and execution of global merchandising operations strategies, aligning with corporate goals and regional needs. Establish and standardize processes for merchandise lifecycle managment, including assortment planning, pricing and product flow. Implement tools, systems, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and streamline workflow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with global and regional merchandising, supply chain, product, planning, and GTM teams to ensure alignment on merchandising priorities and timelines.Act as the primary liaison between merchandising and cross-functional operations teams to drive seamless execution of product launches, replenishments, samples, and seasonal transitions. Support integration of omnichannel initiatives into merchandising operations.
• Technology & Systems Management - Oversee the implementation and maintenance of merchandising systems, ensuring functionality aligns with business needs. Collaborate with DT and external vendors to evaluate and deploy new tools and technology solutions. Provide training and support to global teams on merchandising systems and processes.

Benefits

• extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
• a competitive compensation package
• a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed