Vans: Manager, Wholesale Planning

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 What will you do? A day in the life of a Manager, Wholesale Planning at Vans looks a little like this. The Manager, Wholesale Planning is a player/coach responsible for driving profitable growth across a defined wholesale category or account base while providing day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and strategic planning direction for the Wholesale Planning team. This role translates seasonal strategies into actionable demand, inventory, and category plans, partners closely with Sales, Merchandising, Supply, Finance, and Customer Service, and establishes clear planning routines that improve forecast quality, inventory productivity, and in‑season decision‑making across footwear and apparel. Let’s break down that day‑in‑the‑life a bit more. Own and manage seasonal demand and inventory plans for an assigned category or account base, aligning to financial targets, marketplace priorities, and product strategies Lead, coach, and develop Wholesale Planners through clear expectations, prioritization, feedback, and support that builds planning capability and team effectiveness Provide strategic planning direction, guardrails, and decision support across wholesale accounts and categories to drive consistent, high‑quality planning outcomes Analyze historical performance, sell‑through, marketplace trends, and account signals to inform forecasts and identify risks and opportunities Partner with Sales to support account‑level planning, including pre‑season buys, replenishment, order book management, and in‑season reforecasting Monitor weekly business performance across sell‑in, sell‑through, inventory, margin, and forecast accuracy; recommend actions to maximize revenue and reduce excess exposure Optimize inventory flow and allocation across footwear and apparel to support account needs, service levels, and inventory productivity Drive in‑season trade actions, including reorders, cancellations, markdown recommendations, and risk mitigation based on performance insights Collaborate with Merchandising on assortment planning to ensure alignment with consumer demand, account positioning, category strategies, and marketplace opportunities Support key milestone processes including line planning, go‑to‑market, forecast updates, business reviews, and cross‑functional planning meetings Maintain planning tools, reporting standards, and data accuracy; create visibility to performance themes and planning assumptions for leadership and cross‑functional partners Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, Sales, and Merchandising to resolve inventory, fulfillment, margin, and forecast challenges Synthesize category and account insights into concise recommendations that influence leadership decisions and support broader wholesale strategy 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 5‑7+ 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 complex data into clear business actions and leadership recommendations Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop others, including setting priorities, building capability, and creating accountability through influence and feedback Strong wholesale planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and product lifecycle knowledge across seasonal and in‑season planning processes Proficiency in Excel and planning or ERP systems, with comfort improving tools, reporting, and planning routines for team consistency Ability to manage multiple accounts, categories, and priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment while helping the team navigate trade‑offs Strong partnership mindset with the ability to influence Sales, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, and cross‑functional leadership Clear, concise communicator able to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations, business narratives, and executive‑ready updates Detail‑oriented with strong organizational discipline, follow‑through, and commitment to data integrity and planning excellence Comfortable working with ambiguity, adapting plans based on evolving business needs, and guiding others through change Passion for the Vans brand and understanding of the consumer, wholesale marketplace, and account dynamics Now WE have a question for YOU. Are you in? #LI‑WM1 Hiring Range: $108,000.00 USD - $135,000.00 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 at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. 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