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Vans: Merchandiser, Women's Sneaker & Casual Footwear

Vans, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626

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Merchandiser Women's Sneakers And Casual Footwear

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. A day in the life of a Merchandiser Women's Sneakers and Casual Footwear at Vans looks a little like this. The Merchandiser for Women's Sneakers and Casual Footwear 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: Maintain precise and accurate management of product attributes, ensuring consistency and quality across the product range. Utilize advanced analytics tools and software such as excel, tableau, and other data visualization tools, to interpret complex data and trends. 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 footwear market. 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?