Job Description

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

In this role you will own responsibilities for managing a collection of footwear from brief stage through design and development to product introduction and sell through.  This includes identification of market trends and the writing of briefs/development of a seasonal line plan, working directly with design and development monitoring progress and keeping projects on calendar, championing the PLM (Product Line Management) process, managing samples, attending, and building presentations and presenting at Global GTM (Go to Market) meetings

How you will do it:

You must use organizational skills and establish procedures to monitor your category via data and trend analysis. Daily, you will be interacting with global and regional merchandising, design, development, marketing, Vans DTC, Vans Europe, Asia and Americas. Cross functional relationship building and information gathering is essential to this role.

What success looks like:

Success is defined by a connection you make with the Vans Consumer through the energetic and powerful stories and product you build with a cross functional team. You will also be responsible for key financial targets and yearly performance goals.

Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-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: 7+ years related experience and/or training - or equivalent combination of education and experience

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:

-Extensive knowledge of Fashion, Streetwear, Art and Action Sports and the global market competitive set

-Ability to think strategically and act tactically

-Capable of analyzing data and using key findings in decision making

-Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills

-Confident and comfortable in self-starter environment

-Detail oriented and deadline driven

What we will teach you:

-Work with department manager and director in the development of seasonal/annual product strategies.

-Build seasonal presentations that highlight key brand initiatives and strategies; and present to global and regional product and marketing teams during line review process.

-PLM input and management.

- Track category margins and FOBs, work with development to hit seasonal financial targets.