Merchandise Planner, UGG

Deckers Brands•Washington, DC

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Merchandise Planner for UGG, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing financial plans that maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn for assigned categories in UGG eCommerce and UGG Concept Stores. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to connect top-down and bottom-up planning, analyze trends, and ensure alignment with business goals. Your expertise will help drive strategic decisions and optimize inventory across channels. 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 or related work experience
2-4+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate
Strong statistical analysis and communication skills
Curious, flexible, action-oriented, and forward-looking problem solver
Positive attitude, responsible approach, and a self-starter
Strong interest in forecasting, operations, and/or product
Advanced in Excel; systems savvy; familiarity with Oracle and Tableau preferred
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of merchandise planning and retail math, with ability to mentor junior team members

Nice To Haves

1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Forecasting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create class and style-color level plans by channel, connecting top-down and bottom-up planning
Develop strategic weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales plans, incorporating GTM strategy
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
Oversee style-color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment between top-down and bottom-up plans
Build partnerships with Merchants and collaborate to influence assortment strategies
Present class and style level plans in Investment Review for UGG eCommerce and Concept Stores
Build regular price and markdown plans based on flow calendar and product strategies
Partner with DTC Demand Planning to secure product by market and month, influencing sizing
Participate in buy review conversations with Wholesale and Supply Planning
Manage Open-to-Buy forecasting and reforecasting, ensuring optimal inventory position
Collaborate with Allocation, Field, and Omni Team to maximize inventory across channels
Mentor junior team members and support an innovative, results-oriented environment