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Demand Supply Planning Summer Intern
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Vans Demand Supply Planning Summer Intern
Vans: Be a Part of the Original
“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren
Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has 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 expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans, our culture sets us apart and influences everything we do. We are driven by five values:
1. We are determined.
2. We are connected to our consumers and to each other.
3. We are inclusive.
4. We are expressive and fun.
5. And most of all, we are a family.
Vans is a subsidiary of VF, the world’s largest apparel and footwear company, comprised of more than 25 brands. We are leaders in global footwear, apparel and accessories, available in more than 170 countries worldwide. As we continue to expand, VF and Vans take great measures in developing and growing our people.
Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support each individual’s pursuit of growth to achieve future goals. In order to prioritize career growth within our company, Vans offers courses on topics such as leadership, communication, collaboration and technical skills to ensure our employees are self-motivated and fulfilled with our rapidly growing business.
By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed in an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Vans Demand-Supply Planning Summer Intern: Become the Newest Member of the Vans Family
As the Demand Supply Planning Intern, you will collaborate with the Demand & Supply Planning teams to enable improvements in forecast accuracy, leading to improved service and inventory reductions. You will have the opportunity to develop segmentation of skus and the corresponding statistical forecasting models in logility to optimize forecasting efficiencies and improve accuracy. You will even create forecast dashboard/tools to support the scenario (capacity) planning with the supply planning team.
How You Will Make a Difference:
1. Evaluate historical sales/POS data for Retail (and WHS) vs. forecast
2. Segment skus based on variability vs. forecast error (ABC analysis) and assign forecasting models in logility.
3. Create an excel tool to download forecasting results from Logility and develop process for development of high and low side plans to provide to supply planning for capacity scenario planning purposes.
4. Create interactive forecast accuracy tool/dashboards
Skills for Success:
Educational/ Position Requirements:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-1 year
• One previous internship experience desired.
• Currently enrolled full time or graduated within one year from an accredited education institution.
• A strong participation level and/or interest in various action sports, street culture, music and/or art.
• An independent thinker and ability to contribute in an independent environment.
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
• Travel by air and overnight, as required 10% amount of time.
• Lifting and/or bending 10 pounds amount of weight.