Vans: Planner, Wholesale

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Now that you've found the job description, what's next? 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 Wholesale Planner at Vans looks a little like this. The Wholesale Planner is responsible for driving profitable growth across a defined wholesale account base by translating seasonal strategies into actionable demand and inventory plans. This role partners closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Supply teams to optimize assortment, inventory flow, and in-season performance across footwear and apparel, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time. Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Build and manage seasonal demand and inventory plans by account, aligning to financial targets and product strategies Analyze historical performance, sell-through, and trends to inform forecasts and identify risks and opportunities Partner with Sales to support account-level planning, including pre-season buys, replenishment, and in-season reforecasting Monitor weekly business performance (sell-in, sell-through, inventory) and recommend actions to maximize revenue and margin Optimize inventory flow and allocation across footwear and apparel to support account needs and reduce excess exposure Drive in-season trade actions (reorders, cancellations, markdown recommendations) based on performance insights Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment planning to ensure alignment with consumer demand and account positioning Support key milestone processes (line planning, go-to-market, order book management, forecast updates) Maintain planning tools and data accuracy; contribute to reporting and business reviews Partner cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service) to resolve inventory, fulfillment, and forecast challenges 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: Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into clear actions Proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) and experience with planning or ERP systems Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong partnership mindset with the ability to influence Sales and cross-functional stakeholders Clear, concise communicator able to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting plans based on evolving business needs Basic understanding of product lifecycle, wholesale business models, and inventory management principles Passion for the Vans brand and understanding of the consumer and marketplace 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? #LI-WM1 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 deta