Demand Planner – US Wholesale UGG Men’s

Deckers•Goleta, CA

6d•Remote

About The Position

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role As a Demand Planner, you’ll be a key member of the Integrated Planning team, managing the consensus demand forecast to provide the most accurate estimate possible for current and future sales. You’ll build and maintain forecast and demand planning models for region, channel, and customers by incorporating business intelligence and forecast information from sales, marketing, operations, product, retailer replenishment, sell-through analysis, and more. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; degree in supply chain management, merchandising, or related field preferred
3-5 years’ work experience in retail, buying, planning, or sales operations
Exposure to manufacturing and supply chain
Experience in planning, inventory management, commercial analysis, operations, buying/procurement, financial analysis, or logistics/distribution
Demonstrates high levels of autonomy and ability to self-start
Systems aptitude: planning and data management systems
Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
Detail oriented, highly organized, creative problem solver
Highly successful in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with presentation and meeting facilitation skills
Aptitude for numerical and statistical analysis
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills for actionable insight
Understanding of common demand planning metrics and drivers

Nice To Haves

Certifications in demand and/or supply planning and data management are a plus

Responsibilities

Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for various time horizons by analyzing historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, lifecycle, customer POs, and projections
Share forecast assumptions and the impact of strategic activities with broader teams and stakeholders
Perform ongoing analysis and monitoring of actual performance versus forecasted plan, identify significant variances, take corrective actions, and detail assumptions
Coordinate and lead the demand consensus process to identify changes in the demand plan, achieve consensus around key drivers, and call out significant changes
Collaborate with supply planning to ensure successful inventory management throughout the item lifecycle
Review external and internal data points for decision making on current demand plan
Work with Sales and Merchandining partners to understand and challenge demand assumptions
Update plans in-system and lead review of plan updates to garner sign off