Vans: Senior Manager, Global Product Go to Market

at  Vans

As the Senior Manager of Go to Market for the global product team, you will play a critical role in developing, driving, and communicating the seasonal product creation calendar, process and operational tools that directly drive & support the brands’ Go To Market process. In collaboration with the Global Product, Marketing & Regional Go-to-Market teams, you will lead the global product teams’ integration and support of the Go To Market process enabling cross functional alignment and execution. Your role will directly enable operational excellence and brand strategies across the global and regional teams.
Join the Vans Family
Vans ® is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, we have 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 creative voyagers within our company and community. For them, creativity is about the journey, not just the output. Our mission is to empower everyone to use creativity to discover themselves. Our vision is to create a world where anyone can be their unique self.
At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by our five values: We have HEART – also referred to as the “Van Doren Spirit”. We are relentlessly CURIOUS about our consumers and the world around us. We are UNAPOLOGETICALLY AUTHENTIC and whole heartedly believe the most “Off the Wall” thing you can do is be yourself. We are driven by a spirit of INGENUITY . And we are passionate about local COMMUNITIES . And most of all, we are a family that has fun together.
At Vans we empower creative exploration and inspire youth culture through a commitment to inclusivity. We welcome anyone and everyone into our global family and proudly celebrate and environment where individuality is embraced, equal opportunities thrive, and everyone is empowered to reach their greatest potential.
By joining our family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work hard across a multitude of initiatives to bring the Van Doren Spirit to life. We live for what we do.
How You Will Make a Difference

EDUCATIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

WHAT WE EXPECT YOU ALREADY KNOW:

Proven ability to work with and lead cross-functional workstreams.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Responsible for leading the development and communication of the global product calendar to align merchandising, design, development teams.
Responsible for the improvement, coordination and communication of the operational process, tools and milestones on behalf of the global product team.
Accountable for on-time deliverables both internally (within the global product team) and externally (supporting the go to market process).

HOW YOU WILL DO IT:

Lead the global team efforts at key milestones by coordinating agendas and deliverables across various seasons and timelines.
Identify challenges for each function to continue evolving, improving & streamlining calendars, process, tools.
Establish co-ownership and clarify roles and responsibilities within the Go-To-Market process w/partners in Global Marketing and Regional teams.
Free To Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a mission-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Skills for Success
Years of Related Professional Experience: 7+ years, with 3+ years of experience in go-to-market, operations, merchandising, forecasting, planning, and/or buying.