Vans: Planner, Wholesale

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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?

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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 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 www.MyVFbenefits.com 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. 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 peopleservices@vfc.com. 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.