Manager, Product Planning (Vans)

As the Global Product Operations Planning Manager, you will be primarily responsible for planning, reporting & analytics, directly supporting the global product team. You will play a critical role in building the product planning & data analytics process by creating connectivity between the financial, demand planning, merchandising and regional teams. Responsibilities will include building and managing planning tools, building SKU plans directly tied to financial plans and product strategies, building and communicating preparing sell-in/thru reports on a monthly, seasonal, annual cadence.

Join the Vans Family

Vans® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the creative voyagers within our company and community. For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We have HEART – also referred to as the “Van Doren Spirit”. We are relentlessly CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us. We are UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC and whole heartedly believe the most “Off the Wall” thing you can do is be yourself. We are driven by a spirit of INGENUITY. And we are passionate about local COMMUNITIES. And most of all, we are a family that has fun together.

At Vans we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.

By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Ability to use various planning, managing, reporting tools (PLM systems, Tableau, Power Bi, etc…).
• Build and manage product planning tools that tie directly to and support financial plans while driving global product strategies.
• Familiarity & proficiency with Microsoft Suite, particularly excel is a must.
• Build reporting and business analysis on a monthly, seasonal, annual cadence to directly support product planning and strategic implementation.
• Manage and communicate planning and reporting against multiple overlapping seasons of product creation calendars.

How you will do it:

• Partner w/global product, financial and strategic teams to understand plans, targets and strategies to integrate into seasonal and annual product SKU and financial planning.

What success looks like:

• Develop and implement analytical product planning and reporting tools that directly support global financial plans and product strategies.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a mission-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills For Success

Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years

Educational Position Requirements:

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

What we expect you already know:

• Ability to work with cross-functional workstreams
• Experience in product forecasting, statistical modeling, and/orstrategic planning
• Ability to identify opportunities and transform the ways of working across cross-functional groups
• High organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong business acumen – can address challenges to guide practical and meaningful change in the business.

VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Perservere.

What’s In It For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

We just have one question. Are you in?

Pay Range:

$86,400.00 USD - $129,600.00 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 pay 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.