Planner, Global Demand Planning

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Job Title: Planner, Global Demand Planning

Reports to: Sr Manager Global Demand Planning

Location:  Remote – West Coast preferred

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Demand Planner will play a critical role in optimizing and expanding the Global Demand Planning function to drive greater business impact. This role is responsible for providing visibility, analysis, statistical forecasts, and insight of global brand, category, and key style plans. From Product Creation and Go-To-Market (GTM) processes through seasonal execution, this role provides analytics to inform cross-functional decisions related to long range commercial strategy, product assortment strategy, tracking key performance indicators, and inputs into Supply Chain decisions. Additionally, this role will contribute to the Global Brand S&OP process considering multiple data and cross-functional inputs at various milestones in the planning calendar. Individuals in this role may also expect to drive and participate in continuous improvement activities and/or projects representing the functional team.

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.

Your Impact
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

• Demand Planning and Forecasting: Develop and continuously refine accurate demand forecasts through data analysis, statistical forecasting methodologies, market trend assessment, and inputs from key stakeholders.

• Global Data, Reporting, and Analysis: Create reports and provide analysis related to seasonal hind-sighting, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), forecast accuracy, and assortment optimization informing decisions related to line planning/product creation and supply chain execution.

• System/Functional Support: Support the growth of the Global Demand Planning function by implementing and documenting best practices, guiding new team members, and aiding in planning system and process rollouts.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams including Regional Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain, to support strategic alignment of demand forecasts and integration of business insights across global markets.

Who You Are

• A skilled demand planner savvy with systems and a passion for data, forecasting, and scenario planning
• An excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• A self-starter with a curious mindset and desire for continuous improvement

We’d love to hear from people with

• 2-3 years of professional experience in demand planning, merchandise planning or related fields
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and moderate experience using other Microsoft suite applications
• Strong forecasting and analytical skills with experience in statistical forecasting methods and demand planning systems
• Functional subject matter expertise in Merchandise Planning/Demand Planning

What We'll Give You

• 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.
   

$75,000 - $85,000

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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