Vans: Associate Merchandiser, Footwear

What will you do? The Associate Merchandiser for Footwear works within the Global Apparel Merchandising team, supporting assortment planning, product line maintenance, and data‑driven decision‑making to deliver collections that align with brand values and consumer insights. Key Responsibilities Support seasonal product strategy by assisting in analyzing global business insights to create briefs, seasonal line plan architecture, and inform business decisions. Help maintain product line plans and contribute to creating assortments that meet regional and global market needs. Work closely with design during the design process, partner with development for product creation, monitor progress, and ensure meeting milestones and calendar deadlines. Support costing and margin analysis in partnership with design and product development. Compile and analyze product performance data to provide insights for in‑season adjustments, future planning, and hindsight. Partner with regional merchandisers to understand business needs and evolving strategies. Ensure data accuracy by maintaining line plans, managing product attributes, and ensuring consistency across the assortment. Support building category‑specific strategies, opportunities, and initiatives. Assist in building presentations and have a presence at global line reviews. Qualifications 0‑2 years of experience in merchandising or related field, and professional achievements that demonstrate success. Strong attention to detail to maintain precise and accurate management of product attributes, ensuring consistency and quality across the product range. Experience with advanced analytics tools and software such as Excel to interpret complex data and trends. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data and trends. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proficiency in merchandising software (PLM) and PowerPoint. Passion for the Vans brand and a general understanding of the men’s footwear market. Location & Schedule Hybrid schedule – in‑office in Costa Mesa, CA. Compensation Hiring Range: $57,888.00 – $72,360.00 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 Benefits overview is available at Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vans