"Off The Wall" since ****, Vans ® is the original action sports brand.
Vans promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the House of Vans2.
Your ROLE with usPrincipal Accountabilities:Under close supervision:.
.Reviews key financial and operational planning processes (incl. MFP, OTB, inventory management) across regions and channels (DTC, Wholesale, etc.) to optimize sell-through & minimize stockoutsKey duties include overseeing inventory management, markdown/discount execution to optimize profitability, ensuring forecast accuracy, conducting data analysis / generating reports, & partnering with integral to execute strategies (and bring local market challenges / Insights)Knowledge and Skill RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fieldEquivalent years of experience in a substantially similar industry may be considered in lieu of a degree to be determined by the nature of the specific job and the hiring manager's criteriaOne year of related experience preferredStrong written and oral communication skillsKnowledge & ApplicationGood knowledge of single specialist area achieved through prior study or previous experienceApplies knowledge of the principles and practices in a recognized professional field requiring extensive academic preparationApplies knowledge of standardized rules, procedures, and operations within own areaDetermines a course of action based on guidelinesProblem SolvingEncounters fairly similar problems which require some fact finding, clarification, and basic analysisMost solutions will be found within normal operating processes and policiesSelects the best solution based on a set of defined procedures or precedenceOccasionally, requires basic problem solving techniques to define problems and use previous experience to identifyInteractionExchanges standard/basic technical or nontechnical information with colleagues and immediate superiors and/or customersMay be a required to interpret or clarify technical information to aid understandingAudience is generally knowledgeable about the subject matterConveys straightforward information to non-divergent audiencesImpactImpact is limited to short-term team performanceSupports the achievement of goals through own personal effortResponsible for planning own work, assessing own progress, and adjusting efforts to meet goalsAccountabilityAccountable for meeting own targets which impact the immediate work areaAccountable for meeting own targets which are often considered financially immeasurableWork is reviewed periodicallyIs aware of wider profitability issuesR-*************#J-*****-Ljbffr

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