Vans: Associate Planner, Mens Footwear

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 an Associate Planner at Vans looks a little like this. 

As an Associate Planner, you will be empowered to create, communicate and execute strategic plans to drive financial results.  Collaboration with the Planning, Buying and Allocation as well as other cross functional business partners will position you to maximize sales and create inventory plans which will delivery turn targets and profitability.  You will support the financial goals for Vans Americas including the markets of US and Canada.  

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

• Perform pre and in season planning activities including MFP and OTB for a category/gender/channel/market 

• Sales & Inventory Reporting – Supports regional planners by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating sales, inventory, and replenishment data to identify trends and opportunities. 

• OTB & Financial Support – Assists in tracking and updating Open-to-Buy (OTB) budgets, monitoring inventory levels, and flagging potential risks or opportunities. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works closely with regional buying, allocation, and supply chain teams to ensure proper inventory distribution and replenishment. 

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 2+ years of experience and professional achievements.   

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

• Proven Planning experience in an Omni, Multiple Retail Concept environment.  

• Strong analytical and communication skills including the ability to read, analyze and interpret retail reports.   

• A proactive business management approach, completing all assignments and job duties in a timely manner.  

• Advanced computer skills includi