DTC Planning Strategist - Inventory & Forecast

Vans; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Vans is seeking a DTC Planner to drive financial results across Vans Americas (US and Canada) and collaborate with Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation to optimize inventory and profitability. You will help shape demand forecasts, OTB planning, and assortment strategies while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes analytics, data-driven decision making, and close partnership with regional teams to ensure inventory health and strong in-store performance.

Qualifications

• Proven Planning experience in a fast paced Omni, Multiple Retail Concept environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills including the ability to read, analyze and interpret retail reports.
• A proactive business management approach, completing all assignments and job duties in a timely manner.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Pre and In Season Planning — Perform pre-season and in-season planning activities including MFP and OTB across a category/gender/channel/market.
• Sales & Inventory Reporting — Analyze, consolidate, and report on sales, inventory, and replenishment data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning — Develop and maintain demand forecasts, ensuring inventory levels align with sales trends, seasonal shifts, and financial targets.
• OTB Management & Inventory Optimization — Manage OTB across regions, monitoring sales and inventory, and identifying potential risks or opportunities to optimize stock levels across all channels.
• Optimize Assortment — Partner with Merchants to align on product assortment, ensuring the right balance of breadth, depth, and productivity.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with regional merchandising, allocation, and supply chain teams to ensure proper inventory distribution and replenishment.

Skills

DTC Planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Proactive management

Job description

Vans is seeking a DTC Planner to drive financial results across Vans Americas (US and Canada) and collaborate with Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation to optimize inventory and profitability. You will help shape demand forecasts, OTB planning, and assortment strategies while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes analytics, data-driven decision making, and close partnership with regional teams to ensure inventory health and strong in-store performance.