Demand Planner

Goleta, CA, United States

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee could 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.

Job Title: Demand Planner

Reports to: Assistant Manager – Demand Planning

Location: Remote

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

We are hiring a Demand Planner to join the team at Decker’s headquarters in beautiful Santa Barbara. You will work closely with the Sales and Supply Planning teams to execute Sales strategy and aid in optimizing inventory decisions. Utilizing our planning system, you will create, analyze, and manage forecasting at the SKU level for a footwear brand. The ideal candidate is a self- starter who is strategic, analytical and enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all 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

Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons by analyzing historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, lifecycle, customer POs, and customer projections to improve forecast accuracy.

Share forecast assumptions and impact of strategic activities to forecast outcomes to broader organization and various stakeholders.

Perform ongoing analysis and monitoring of actual performance to forecasted plan, identify significant variances, take corrective actions, and detail assumptions.

Coordinate and lead demand consensus process to identify changes in the demand plan, achieve consensus around key drivers, calling out significant changes, and forecasting accuracy.

Collaborate with supply planning to ensure successful inventory management throughout item lifecycle.

Who You Are

A successful candidate is comfortable working independently as well as being part of a team. Initiating conversations about the business proactively is a key part of the demand planning role. There are several cross functional partners so ability to gain agreement and pivot communication depending on the audience is important. Monthly presentations are part of the role so comfort with speaking in front of large groups is preferable.

We’d love to hear from people with

Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant work experience. Demand and Supply certifications a plus.

A general understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook is required. Knowledge of any planning systems is beneficial.

Relevant work experience will be considered in buying, retail, planning, inventory management, operations, and other analytical fields.

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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