Senior Merchandiser, Licensing

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 a Senior Merchandiser Footwear SMU and Customs at Vans looks a little like this.

As a Senior Merchandiser for Footwear you will work within the Global Apparel Merchandising team focusing on our most elevated product categories and high-profile collaborations. Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to deliver consumer-right assortments that reflect Vans brand vision and cultural leadership. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Merchandising.

Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Own and lead seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for SMU and custom footwear making key decisions that ensure alignment with Vans brand vision consumer expectations and financial objectives.

• Develop and present global merchandising briefs synthesizing financial data competitor analysis line plans and regional insights to influence product direction and secure leadership buy-in.

• Rank and curate assortments with authority leveraging historical and current performance to eliminate redundancies identify growth opportunities and drive strategic decisions for SMU and custom categories.

• Lead trend and competitor research initiatives to shape seasonal concepts and uncover new consumer-driven opportunities for customization and special make-up products.

• Partner with Design and Product Development as a key decision-maker guiding material sourcing and construction choices; attend fittings and review product details to uphold design integrity and quality standards.

• Maintain and refine line plans throughout the season ensuring accuracy consistency and adherence to key calendar milestones while directing adjustments as needed.

• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations for line reviews and milestone meetings influencing global and regional teams and driving alignment across the organization.

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  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 5-7 years of experience and professional achievements.

  The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

  Bachelors degree in Merchandising Product Development Business Administration or equivalent experience in apparel merchandising that demonstrates strong product and market understanding.

  Proven expertise in merchandising strategy with a deep understanding of industry trends consumer behavior and cultural influences that drive product decisionsstrong preference for experience in SMU and custom footwear.

  Ability to interpret complex financial data and lead line planning ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple seasonal milestones.

  Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams globally.

  Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and adhering to calendar processes.

  Proven ability to foster collaboration and guide decision-making with Design Development Planning and Regional Merchandising teams to achieve shared goals.

  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and PLM systems; familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.

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  Location requirement: Hybrid schedule in-office in Costa Mesa CA.

  What do we offer you

  At Vans we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions a competitive compensation package and a strong benefits package that includes medical dental vision and 401(k).

  Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect connection and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

  To learn more about Vans benefits package follow this and click Looking to Join VF.

  To learn more about Vans Diversity and Inclusion efforts go to .

  Now WE have a question for YOU.

  Are you in

Hiring Range:

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.

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 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 require accommodations during the application process please contact us at . VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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.