Vans: Director, Merchandising, Women's & Kids 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. Yesterdays Off The Wall moment is todays 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 . What will you do A day in the life of the Director of Merchandising Womens and Kids Footwear at Vans looks a little like this. The Director of Merchandising for Womens and Kids Footwear will play a pivotal role in driving the global merchandising strategy ensuring alignment with the brands overarching vision while meeting regional marketplace needs. The Director will oversee the development of a compelling consumer-centric product assortment that balances brand consistency with commercial success utilizing data and insights. Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Strategic Vision & Alignment: Drive the global merchandising strategy for Womens and Kids Footwear. Ensure alignment between the brands vision and regional marketplace needs in close partnership with regional merchandising leads. Oversee the development of a compelling consumer-centric product assortment that balances brand consistency with commercial success utilizing data and insights. Product Development & Collaboration: Partner with design marketing and cross-functional teams to create a cohesive and innovative seasonal product line. Ensure global consistency with regional relevance. Supervise the execution of pricing lifecycle management and product attribute conventions to optimize revenue profitability and brand integrity. Financial Accountability: Achieve and exceed financial targets for assigned categories. Work closely with planning teams to meet revenue margin and sell-through goals. Manage the design process budget ensuring financial targets and KPIs such as gross margin style complexity and global commonality are met. In-Season Business Analysis & Future Planning: Lead in-season business analysis in collaboration with regional merchandising and planning teams. Identify opportunities for future development including speed lanes and agile responses to market demands. Monitor progress and adjust strategies to ensure timely and accurate execution of the seasonal line plan. Team Leadership & Development: Coach and develop the global merchandising team fostering a culture of excellence innovation and collaboration. Ensure the continuous development of team capabilities through training mentoring and performance management. Creative Strategy & Innovation: Partner with global product leaders and regional partners to craft compelling seasonal and annual product stories. Drive brand loyalty through innovative and resonant product narratives. 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 youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally while formal education in a related field is great to have we are most interested in your 10 years of experience and professional achievements. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: Minimum of 10 years of experience in merchandising product development or related roles within the footwear industry. Proven track record of achieving financial targets and driving commercial success. Strong leadership skills with experience in team development and performance management. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and insights for strategic decision-making. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred. Bachelors degree in business Marketing Fashion Merchandising or related field; MBA preferred. Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in

Hiring Range:

$155520.00 USD - $194400.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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