Vans: Replenishment, Womens and Kids

DTC Replenishment Planner

As the Replenishment Planner you will help build the next generation of retail replenishment systems and mechanisms. You will be part of a team that encourages innovation, analytical rigor, and understanding and applying the “so what’s” to inform replenishment strategies and drive profitable inventory optimization.

You will manage a high revenue producing assortment of styles cross Our Direct-to-Consumer Omni channel business in multiple countries. You will partner cross functionally with Merchandise Planning, Allocation, Buying, Supply Chain, Store Operations, and Distribution Centers to develop Replenishment strategies to support revenue targets and optimize in store inventory. Very importantly, your contributions will enhance consumer experience through product availability, wherever and whenever they access our brand.

Join the Vans Family

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community.  For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output.  Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We have HEART – also referred to as the “Van Doren Spirit”.  We are relentlessly CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us. We are UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC and whole heartedly believe the most “Off the Wall” thing you can do is be yourself.  We are driven by a spirit of INGENUITY.  And we are passionate about local COMMUNITIES.  And most of all, we are a family that has fun together.

At Vans we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential. 

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

DTC Replenishment Planner

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Utilize DTC system capabilities to drive the ongoing replenishment process for high revenue producing assortment of styles from.

• Manage statistical forecast outputs to determine replenishment needs.

• Implement actionable reporting to monitor sales and ensure current and future projected inventory levels are aligned with sales objectives, including daily, weekly, and monthly replenishment reports.

• Utilize analysis outside of the system to ensure accurate implementation of system parameters.

• Optimize SKU level inventory flow and placement across DTC channels & selling locations.

• Proactively communicate inventory/supply chain concerns as related to forecasted sales.

• Recommend assortment changes based on seasonal analysis of replenishment style performance.

How you will do it:

• Your retail experience and understanding of analytics and demand forecasting will be utilized to make better replenishment decisions and influence business outcomes.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage through complexity.

• Partner with multiple business teams to ensure the replenishment process supports successfully meeting financial goals.

• Leverage communication skills to build strong cross functional relationships.

What success looks like:

Bring your analytical and collaborative skills to ensure optimized inventory that achieves both sell through and financial targets. Enhance consumer experience by ensuring in stock wherever consumers shop in our DTC network. Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment on replenishment strategies across multiple channels and countries and build brand love.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Years of related professional experience