Sr. Manager, Demand Planning - UGG

Deckers•Goleta, CA

3d•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 Sr. Demand Planning Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day performance and continuous evolution of the Demand Planning function for the UGG Wholesale channel. You’ll ensure the team delivers a rigorous, data-driven demand plan that supports profitable growth, improved forecast accuracy, and aligned cross-functional decision-making. You’ll manage forecasting processes, coordinate the S&OP demand planning cadence, and translate business priorities into clear team objectives and execution plans. You’ll partner with Commercial, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Brand Planning stakeholders to shape demand assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and incorporate trade-offs into the consensus forecast. 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 required; degree in supply chain management, merchandising, business, or related field preferred
Demand and/or supply planning certifications strongly preferred; advanced analytics or data visualization experience, including Tableau or similar tools, preferred
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in demand or supply planning within a global, multi-channel organization, including retail, wholesale, and ecommerce
Experience leading a demand planning team of 6+ professionals and coordinating work across complex cross-functional stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing forecasting processes and contributing to S&OP demand planning cadence, governance, and continuous improvement
Experience supporting strategic demand shaping, attribute planning, segmentation frameworks, scenario planning, and consensus demand alignment across commercial and planning stakeholders
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with the ability to set priorities, coordinate assignments, and drive continuous improvement in tools and processes
Advanced experience with o9 or comparable planning platforms
Strong strategic planning, demand shaping, segmentation, scenario planning, and consensus alignment capabilities
Ability to connect marketplace, product, consumer, channel, geography, and commercial signals into aligned demand choices and recommendations
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, decision-making, influence, and presentation skills, with composure in fast-paced, evolving environments

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Demand Planning team, building capability in analytics, forecasting discipline, systems utilization, and business communication
Manage performance, provide coaching and feedback, and develop individual plans that support team growth and readiness
Model composure, accountability, and managerial courage while encouraging practical improvements to efficiency, effectiveness, and decision support
Set team priorities, coordinate assignments, monitor goals, and provide guidance and technical advice as needed
Influence partners across a matrixed organization through fact-based storytelling, clear assumptions, and concise recommendations
Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to share information and align on demand risks, trade-offs, and recommended actions
Manage and improve demand planning processes for the assigned area, ensuring alignment with functional strategies, business priorities, and financial targets
Apply analytical judgment, scenario planning, and strategic demand shaping to identify demand risks, opportunities, forecast bias, and recommended actions
Develop and operationalize attribute planning and segmentation frameworks to improve visibility to product, consumer, channel, geography, and marketplace demand drivers
Lead the demand planning cadence for the UGG Wholesale channel, ensuring forecast assumptions, attribute-level demand signals, and scenario risks are transparent and aligned
Lead cross-functional demand planning collaboration meetings with Commercial and Brand partners using a data-driven, fact-based approach to drive consensus demand alignment
Escalate risks, trade-offs, and gaps through established governance and management channels while recommending process improvements that strengthen decision readiness