MFP Manager, HOKA

Deckers Brands • Washington, DC

1d • $120,000 - $130,000 • 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 the MFP Manager, you will lead Merchandise Financial Planners to define and drive multi-season Merchandise Financial Plans for the North America marketplace. You’ll set long-range financial plans based on consumer demand and brand strategies, reconcile assortment plans with merchandise financial plans, and align to consumer architecture. Your top-down financial targets will inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts, including liquidation plans across channels. You’ll collaborate with Merch Planning and Sales Planning to reconcile forecasts and communicate results and impacts with cross-functional and leadership teams. 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 equivalent work experience
• 8 years of experience in retail, planning, and/or product management
• Strong ability to influence and work constructively with others by communicating effectively
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
• Ability to collate and understand relevant market data to inform the Merchandise Financial Plan, assess risk, and solve problems
• Strong command of retail metrics including retail sales, ST%, WOS, inventories, revenue, and margin, with the ability to manipulate data for efficient outcomes
• Commercial and entrepreneurial approach

Responsibilities

• Define and lead multi-season Merchandise Financial Plans for the NA marketplace
• Adjust and align Merchandise Financial Plans to consumer architecture based on targets and actuals
• Set and perform pre-season top-down financial business targets for class/category, gender, and channel to inform franchise/style plans, financial forecasts, and end-to-end inventory forecasts
• Establish and execute inventory liquidation plans within and across channels
• Reconcile top-down and bottom-up forecasts through a middle-out process
• Determine cross-channel trade-off actions to drive consumer demand, optimize margin, and maintain marketplace inventory health
• Incorporate financial reporting and budget requirements into merchandise plans and recommendations
• Establish systematic methods and tools to monitor stock-to-sale ratios and sales trend data

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

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