Merchandiser, OTW & Energy Collaborations Full Time

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Merchandiser, OTW and Energy Collaborations at Vans looks a little like this.

As a Merchandiser for OTW and Energy Collaborations, you will work within the Global Apparel Merchandising team, focusing on our most elevated product categories and high-profile collaborations. You’ll 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.

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

• Own seasonal merchandising strategy and line architecture for this category, ensuring alignment with brand vision and financial goals.
• Develop global merchandising briefs by gathering and analyzing financials, competitor insights, line plans, and regional input.
• Rank styles and optimize assortments based on historical and current product performance, identifying redundancies and opportunities for growth.
• Conduct trend and competitor research to inform seasonal direction and identify new consumer-driven opportunities.
• Partner with Design and Product Development to source and develop new fabrications; attend fittings and review product details to ensure design integrity and quality standards.
• Maintain and update line plans throughout the season, ensuring accuracy and adherence to calendar milestones.
• Prepare and present materials for key meetings, including line reviews and milestone presentations, driving alignment across global and regional teams.

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 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in apparel and footwear merchandising that demonstrates strong product and market understanding.
• Deep understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, and cultural influences that drive product decisions.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with experience in PLM systems; familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
• Ability to interpret financial data, manage line plans, and maintain accuracy across multiple seasonal milestones.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment globally.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and adhering to calendar processes.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment with Design, Development, Planning, and Regional Merchandising teams to achieve shared goals.

• 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 MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about Vans‘ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vans.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

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

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