Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?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 (https://www.vans.com/en-us/careers) or www.vans.com (https://www.vans.com/en-us) .What will you do?A day in the life of a Associate Product Manager, Customs & SMU Footwear at Vans looks a little like this.You will be responsible for managing the Customs & SMU footwear category from brief stage through design and development to product introduction and sell through. We are looking for an amazing cross-functional team member, who has the eye and business acumen to drive the future vision of our Customs & SMU footwear collection. Vans is a company that nurtures creative thinkers and dreams the unimaginable. We reward those that break out of society’s views on what is possible and impossible and endlessly chase their vision. For you to believe in this very dream would mean being a perfect fit in our company. If you have the desire for creating innovative product, take a step in the right direction and bring your talent and ambition to Vans.Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Responsible for working closely with the Global and Regional Product Management, Design, Development and Marketing teams to determine the need for Custom swatches/Footwear & SMU (Special Make Ups) / OMU’s (Open Make Ups) to fill the void with products that meet their needs
Champion the PLM (Product Line Management) process, manage samples, attend and build presentations and present at key milestone meetings when necessary
Interact and partner with Merchandising, Development, and Design to ensure all goals of the department are achieved ranging from margin, SKU analysis, and on time buy readiness
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:
Knowledge of Action Sports, Fashion, Streetwear, Art and the global market competitive set
Ability to think strategically and act tactically
Capable of analyzing data and using key findings in decision making
Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Confident and comfortable in self-starter environment
Detail oriented and deadline driven
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 (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?pagename=signon&conum=30716&coaffid=vfcorp) 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?Hiring Range :$73,440.00 USD - $91,800.00 USD annuallyIncentive 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.P lease 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 are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected] . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities 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 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 an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. 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 factor.