Vans: Merchandiser, Apparel

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 a Merchandiser – Apparel at Vans looks a little like this.

The Merchandiser for Apparel will play a pivotal role in shaping the seasonal product strategy, ensuring our brand's unique identity and consumer insights are seamlessly integrated into our assortment planning. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for trends, exceptional analytical skills, and a collaborative spirit to drive product excellence and market success.

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

• Contribute to the development and execution of the seasonal product strategy, ensuring alignment with key brand values and consumer insights. Drive innovative assortment planning that resonates with our target audience.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create comprehensive product line plans that meet regional and global market needs. Ensure the product portfolio is competitive and forward-thinking.
• Oversee pricing strategies, promotional activities, and markdown execution. Monitor market impact and performance to optimize profitability and brand positioning.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of product performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to influence in-season adjustments and future product development. Utilize data to drive strategic decisions.
• Partner with Design, Planning, Sales, and other teams to ensure cohesive execution of the merchandising strategy. Foster strong relationships to enhance product development and market success.
• Manage key deliverables including line plan maintenance, sample coordination, and seasonal reporting. Ensure timely and accurate completion of all merchandising tasks.
• Maintain precise and accurate management of product attributes, ensuring consistency and quality across the product range.

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 4+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within the apparel industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in merchandising software and tools.
• Passion for the Vans brand and a deep understanding of the women's apparel market.

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

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$73,440.00 USD - $91,800.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. 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 year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  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 individual’s 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 peopleservices@vfc.com. 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.