Vans: Manager, Merchandising, Women's & Kids Apparel
Vans: Manager, Merchandising, Women's & Kids Apparel
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Job Description
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 .
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 a Merchandising Manager for Womens and Kids Apparel at Vans looks a little like this.
Reporting to the Director of Merchandising the Merchandising Manager is responsible for the creation and execution of product strategies that are regionally relevant to help deliver long-term brand goals and profitable growth. The Merchandising Manager has a deep awareness and intuition of the consumer competitor marketplace dynamics and guest needs. This person creates effective partnerships with Global Merchandising Planning In Season Country teams Visual Merchandising Digital Marketing and Retail Operations to deliver right product right stores right time.
Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
LRP / Pre-season planning Partners to execute Marketplace strategy (including defining white space opportunities) across wholesale and DTCin their respective category and marketplace responsibility. Curated assortments. Demand driving attributes to facilitate account meetings
Seasonal strategy line architecture & pricing - In their respective category and marketplace responsibility partner to develop and manage regional line architecture and assortment strategies. Set in-region pricing (with global guidelines). Balance mono-brand and multi-brand environments to align with brand and market objectives.
Expertise in competitive landscaping and benchmarking
In-season management In their respective category and marketplace responsibility provide input on marketplace execution and manage capacity. Work with regional planning to deliver financial targets. In-region final promo and markdown decision (within global guidelines/strategy).
Always on In their respective category and marketplace responsibility monitor and code consumer demand trends using insights to shape planning and assortment decisions. Ad hoc reporting / analysis to support seasonal product decision-making.
Regional Relevance: - In their respective category and marketplace responsibility responsibleto identify and drive regional including assortment definition segmentation customer specific initiatives and align need with global functions
Coaches and develops Merchandising teams to strengthen team capabilities and drive executional excellence
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 8-10 years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
8-10 years experience in retail in a merchant or buying role
Bachelors degree in a qualified area (Business Commerce Fashion Merchandising)
Mastery of retail mathematics and Open to Buy
Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments
Vertical retail and omni channel experience highly desirable
Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
Excellent sense of style and color trends; athletically minded
Excellent communication skills - interpersonal written and verbal
Entrepreneurship an ability to make decisions and take calculated risks
Focus on creating an extraordinary customer experience
Organizational and time management skills
Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
Self-awareness with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal oriented)
Location requirement: ideal candidate will reside within Southern California region and be in office in Costa Mesa CA Tuesday Thursdays weekly.
There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
2 years of managing direct reports
Managing team budgets
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in
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Hiring Range:
$77200.00 USD - $96500.00 USD annuallyIncentive 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.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered including this years medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position we comply with all local state and federal laws.
At VF we value a diverse inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
