Manager, Global DTC Planning

Crocs, Inc. • Westminster, CO

1d • $117,000 - $127,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
 OverviewCrocs, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Global DTC Planning. This individual will collaborate closely with the Demand Planning team to formulate strategies sought at achieving annual revenue, sell-through, and profitability objectives. This role includes dynamic leadership and strategic oversight, and it involves close collaboration with regional planning directors, sales teams, merchants, marketing, as well as finance, supply, and inventory planning leads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5+ years in merchandising, planning, or demand forecasting.
• Strong preference for consumer goods, footwear, or fashion apparel industry, emphasis on DTC experience.
• Experience and success with strategic planning and business planning.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with BI skills a plus.
• Provide clear, well organized strategic direction.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, get others on board and drive consensus.
• Strong organizational skills and proven experience in developing and managing processes in a fast-growing business.
• Ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze global DTC sales trends and regional nuances to build future product strategies and guide market segmentation decisions.
• Work closely with Global MFP team to understand and influence seasonal plans into channel enriched plans.
• Maintain alignment with merchandising and commercial needs in the transition from pre-season planning to buy execution.
• Influence regions seasonal investments and SKU counts by channel, product category and targeted accounts.
• Provide both qualitative and quantitative insights at seasonal hindsight meetings and investment reviews, drawing conclusions to build future product line architecture.
• Participate in Monthly and Seasonal planning meetings to represent priorities of the channel including DTC Buy Reviews.
• Build and present ad hoc analysis of the business as needed.

Benefits

• This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager