As the Associate Merchandiser, Wholesale, you’ll help shape how Vans footwear comes to life across wholesale partners throughout the Americas. As a key member of the Americas Regional Merchandising team, you’ll partner with Global Merchandising, Regional Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to bring relevant, consumer-focused assortments to market. From seasonal assortment execution and account reporting to sample coordination and go-to-market readiness, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the merchandising process while helping drive the Vans wholesale business forward. This role will report to the Director, Merchandising, Footwear & Wholesale. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Prepare weekly and monthly reporting by monitoring sales, inventory, and key performance indicators, then summarize insights that help inform in-season actions and future-season decisions. Identify opportunities in product performance, pricing, inventory, and account behavior, and complete ad hoc analysis to support seasonal assortment decisions. Monitor footwear trends, consumer demand, competitive activity, and wholesale marketplace shifts, sharing relevant observations with the broader merchandising team. Support the development and execution of seasonal footwear assortments for Vans wholesale accounts across the Americas. Formulate clear briefs to global merchandising to address market needs, seasonal and/or SMU briefs. Maintain assortment line plans, account-specific product tools, and order-entry information, ensuring product data is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. Support account assortment strategies, marketplace segmentation, product flow, and pricing within global and regional guidelines. Manage product samples and support showroom and sell-in preparation so Sales and wholesale partners have accurate, timely product information. Assist with seasonal milestone preparation, including line reviews, go-to-market meetings, account presentations, and buy reviews, ensuring deliverables reflect marketplace and account needs. Work closely with merchandising, planning, sales, marketing, and commercial partners to support product launches, seasonal stories, forecasting, and product lifecycle execution. Collaborate across AMER Merchandising and Wholesale teams to ensure wholesale business needs are represented in regional assortment, product, and commercial strategies. Support key strategic accounts including JD, Foot Locker, Journeys, Amazon, Pinnacle, and VCU. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this entry-level role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and grow. A degree in merchandising, business, fashion, or a related field is helpful, but we are most interested in your capabilities, curiosity, and relevant experience. 0-2 years of relevant experience through work, internships, coursework, or projects in merchandising, buying, planning, retail, footwear, or a related area. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail and accuracy. Passion for footwear, product, brand storytelling, and the Vans consumer. Interest in footwear trends, marketplace dynamics, and consumer behavior. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn reporting, analytics, and product lifecycle management tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. A positive, authentic, and curious approach, with the motivation to learn the business and contribute to team results. Location requirement: Hybrid schedule, 3 days a week out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA. Hiring Range: $58,960.00 USD - $73,700.00 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 [email protected]. 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. VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à [email protected] VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [email protected].

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