Sr. Merchandise Planner - Teva DTC

Deckers•Goleta, CA

1d•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 Senior Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of Teva.com. You’ll drive strategic planning and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional results, support innovation, and ensure our customers always find what they need. 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
4+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
Forecasting experience required
Strong statistical analysis and communication skills
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and responsible approach
Curious, flexible, action-oriented, and forward-looking problem solver
Advanced Excel skills
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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute financial plans at channel, class, and style level to maximize sales and profitability
Build weekly category sales and inventory plans that align with brand and channel goals
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
Create and oversee bottom-up style-color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top-down guidance
Partner with Merchants and Planning Operations to secure product by market and influence sizing
Present class and style level plans in DTC Investment Review for Teva
Build regular price and markdown plans based on flow calendar and product strategies
Collaborate with Wholesale and Supply Planning through buy review conversations
Lead in-season Open-to-Buy reforecasting, ensuring optimal inventory position and responding to trends
Quantify and communicate supply disruptions, pivoting strategies to achieve goals
Share inventory positions and recommendations with ecommerce, marketing, and allocation teams
Create and share financial results and reporting, presenting findings and action points in meetings
Embrace continuous improvement and develop strategies to optimize business goals