Vans: Senior Manager, Merchandising, Women's Lifestyle/Sport Footwear

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? 

We are looking for a Sr. Merchandising Manager for Women's Icon Footwear– we are looking for a trailblazing product leader who can redefine what’s possible for Vans, both physically & digitally. This person will be responsible for delivering innovative products that not only drive business growth but also shape culture. They will orchestrate bold product strategies that explore new forms, constructions, and categories – diversifying our line while staying true to the spirit of Vans.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. 

·         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 merchandising teams, fostering skill development and ensuring smooth execution of merchandising deliverables. 

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 8+ years of experience and professional achievements.   

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

·         Minimum of 8 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. 

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