Vans : Associate Planner, Marketplace

Associate Planner, Marketplace

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.

A day in the life of an Associate Planner, Marketplace at Vans looks a little like this.

You will be empowered to create, communicate and execute strategic plans to drive financial results. Collaboration with Regional Merchandising, DTC + Wholesale Planning / Allocations and Inventory Planning teams as well as other cross functional business partners will position you to maximize sales and create inventory plans which will deliver turn targets and profitability.

You will provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, SKU efficiency, systems, and process. Provide team with special reporting as required (i.e. 3 Year Plan, monthly demand for high volume / multiple delivery product lines, color blank requirements, forecast accuracy).

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

Perform pre and in season planning activities including LRP, MFP and OTB by category / gender / channel / market

Sales & Inventory Reporting Supports regional channel Merchants & 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 merchandising, commercial planning, allocation, and supply chain teams to ensure proper inventory distribution and replenishment.

Utilize various qualitative and quantitative inputs to establish forecast for assigned product category.

Analyze historical demand and current trends to inform future forecast and establish monthly seasonality. Based on product line forecast and additional statistical forecasting methods, prepare detailed forecast at style / color level.

Execute product line and style level forecast by loading data into current forecast software to ensure correct product mix for purchasing.

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 1+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and a minimum of 1 year of experience in the Planning field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work / communicate with all levels of the organization to reach consensus decisions

Ability to understand, assess and resolve problems by using technical and analytical skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

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

Location requirement : hybrid role, minimum of 3 days in office at the Costa Mesa, Vans, Headquarters.

Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in?