Vans: Be a Part of the Original

“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren 

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by five values: 

1.We are determined. 

2.We are connected to our consumers and to each other. 

3.We are inclusive. 

4.We are expressive and fun. 

5.And most of all, we are a family. 

Vans is a subsidiary of VF, one of the world’s largest apparel and footwear companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. As we continue to expand, VF and Vans take great measures in developing and growing our people. 

Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support each individual’s pursuit of growth to achieve future goals driven by our brand purpose. 

Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential. 

By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.

Demand Planner: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family 

Vans – the global icon of creative expression in youth culture – has been the leader in youth culture connectivity since 1966. As a member of the Supply Chain and Demand Planning team, you will be responsible for analyzing historical data and identify current trends to build and present the unconstrained demand forecast to cross functional teams: Finance, Sales, and Merchandising. Your role will play an imperative piece of the Supply Chain business as your analysis and findings will have a direct impact on shipment forecasting, style and color forecasts, and the Vans 5 Year Plan.Our purpose is to enable creativity and inspire youth culture by celebrating and embracing the Off the Wall attitude in all aspects of our work.

How You Will Make a Difference: 

1. Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand forecast meetings with Sales, Finance, and Merchandising by analyzing historical demand and current trends with focus on reaching consensus on final forecast.
2. Convert demand forecast into financial ship forecast by analyzing current order base, carry over, and ship assumptions using spreadsheet formats. Facilitate monthly meeting with Finance and Sales to recommend ship forecast and reach agreement on financial forecast submission to corporate.
3. Prepare forecast reporting and demand planning metrics for monthly S&OP meetings. Recommend style and color forecasts (material level) to Merchandising and Sales by analyzing historical trends. Facilitate meetings to ensure global forecast agreement is reached at the product line level in accordance with financial and merchandising plans.
4. Based on product line forecast and additional statistical forecasting methods prepare detailed forecast at style/color level for Sourcing to secure capacity. Execute product line and style level forecast by loading data into current systems to ensure correct product mix for purchasing using forecast software.
5. Develop annual ship forecast for recommendation to Finance on Financial Plan by converting demand to ship goals and establishing monthly seasonality. Develop annual inventory roll based on Financial Plan for recommendation to Finance on inventory plan.
6. Provide team with special reporting as required i.e. 5 Year Plan, monthly demand for high volume/multiple delivery product lines, color blank requirements, forecast accuracy (forecast vs purchase follow up) etc.
7. Your unique and diverse experiences and background enable you to provide differing perspectives to fuel our global growth. Additionally, you are inclusive by nature and you value differing points of view.
8. Provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, sku efficiency, systems and process.

Skills for Success: 

Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years

Educational/ Position Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field and a minimum of 2 years general management experience in the Demand Planning field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Experience working in the Supply Chain industry 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work/communicate with all levels of the organization to reach consensus decisions
• Ability to understand, assess and resolve problems by using technical and analytical skills
• Proficient PC skills. Advanced Excel skills a must.
• Exposure to SAP, IBM Cognos Analytics, and Brio query tool a plus
• Exposure to Logility and/or APO forecasting software a plus
• IBF Certification a plus

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: 

• Travel by air and overnight, as required 5-10% amount of time. 
• Lifting and/or bending 20 lbs amount of weight. 

Vans: Be a Part of the Original

“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren 

Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.

At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by five values: 

1.We are determined. 

2.We are connected to our consumers and to each other. 

3.We are inclusive. 

4.We are expressive and fun. 

5.And most of all, we are a family. 

Vans is a subsidiary of VF, one of the world’s largest apparel and footwear companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. As we continue to expand, VF and Vans take great measures in developing and growing our people. 

Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support each individual’s pursuit of growth to achieve future goals driven by our brand purpose. 

Our purpose to enable creative expression and inspire youth culture is fostered through our inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate an environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential. 

By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.

Supply Planning Analyst: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family 

As an Analyst in Supply Planning, you will be part of an integrated team, taking part in a dynamic and rewarding execution process on a global scale. You will deliver results by determining capacity constrained supply requirements which support customer service, inventory and cost objectives.  You will engage cross-functionally with partners here in US and around the world to ensure on time delivery.  Working as a team, you will lead close of sales activities partnering cross functionally to facilitate execution. Data-based decision making is critical to this role, you will be analyzing inputs and reporting out analysis and recommendations as part of the monthly S&OP process.  You will work independently, but maintain open dialog with stakeholders to ensure consistent and transparent communication across the enterprise. You will have the opportunity to participate in manager sponsored projects of the highest complexity.  

How You Will Make a Difference: 

1. Develop capacity constrained supply requirements within a global network, to support customer service, inventory and cost objectives. Troubleshoot Supply misalignments and determine mitigation plans to ensure on-time performance across the planning horizon.  
2. Collaborate with sourcing, logistics, customer service and distribution on daily basis to ensure end-to-end supply chain performance and drive execution of key strategic initiatives.
3. Accountable for monthly inventory forecasting, reconciliation, and accuracy of assigned product group, elevating critical risks and recommendation for mitigation.  
4. Collaborate cross-functionally on mitigation plans for raw materials and finished goods for seasonal items, ensuring overall inventory health.
5. Quantitative analysis, reporting and development of data-based recommendations to influence decision making on daily basis.  
6. Lead close of sales activities of the highest complexity.  Leverage inputs from global and regional partners, ensure data integrity of inputs and outputs, execute seasonal buys systematically, and implement process improvements.  
7. Your diverse experiences and background enable you to provide a unique perspective to fuel our global growth. Additionally, you are inclusive and value differing points of view.
8. Develop relationships across the enterprise, to ensure efficient communication, coordination, and transparency of supply related activities.  

Skills for Success: 

Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years

Educational/ Position Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Quantitative Disciplines, Supply Chain or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years general experience in the Supply Chain field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. 
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, with experience building Access databases a plus.
• SAP or equivalent ERP experience, within a planning or scheduling operation.
• Excellent relationship building and communication (oral & written) skills.
• Experience working within supply chain in the consumer goods industry.
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: 
• Travel by air and overnight, as required 10% amount of time. 
• Lifting and/or bending 20 lbs. amount of weight.