Brand Planner, Brand Planning, Strategy & Operations - FLG

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. 

Job Title: Brand Planner, Brand Planning, Strategy & Operations - FLG
Reports to: Sr. Manager Brand Planning, Strategy & Operations
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 Brand Planner, Brand Planning, Strategy & Operations UGG serves as planning partner to the Brand Product team. This individual will support the major functions of global merchandise financial planning (MFP), go-to-market (GTM) process execution, data analysis of product performance, and development of style/color plans throughout the pre-season GTM process. The role is critical in providing cross-functional support to the UGG Brand team by serving as a partner to unlock data insights, which drive decision making against seasonal initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Manager, Brand Planning, Strategy and Operations and will engage with a number of cross-functional teams including brand product, marketing, regional merchandising, and demand planning.

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

• Ensure bottoms-up style/color plans align with MFP throughout planning season
• Support Brand Planning in MFP (merchandise financial plan) process and range plan development to optimize the business based on seasonal strategies and financial targets
• Support the division/category financial planning process to develop seasonal targets and metrics (i.e., dollars, units, SKUs, margin, efficiency, etc.)
• Support Brand Planning team to design and develop meaningful reporting and presentation tools to improve data collection/management and reporting efforts to enhance decision-making, support for strategic initiatives and business development proposals
• Manage the global Brand Planning product reporting suite including seasonal product range plans, global wholesale demand plan, regional direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales plans, product pricers, and other category analysis reports
• Partner with Deckers Data & Analytics teams to improve UGG Brand Planning data management, analysis, and reporting capabilities by leveraging data visualization tools such as Tableau
• Drive analysis of product performance at the category-level and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) against targets set in the MFP: sales, SKU count, productivity, margin, etc.
• Provide support of Brand Planning product reporting suite to the user groups including UGG Brand Product and Marketing teams
• Develop a culture and practice of continuous improvement; support and contribute to defining an evolving business model and structure

Who You Are

• Proactive, self-starter with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Solution-oriented mindset approach to problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and communicate clearly with both peers and leadership

We’d love to hear from people with

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis on financial or business analysis
• Minimum 3 years of footwear and/or apparel merchandising concepts and operations with an understanding of key financial analysis and retail planning metrics

• Business knowledge of apparel and/or footwear merchandising concepts and operations preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft applications especially Excel & PowerPoint
• Familiarity, knowledge, and understanding of metrics and calculations used in the retail industry
• Ability to remotely support and interact effectively with multi-functional stakeholders in matrix organization
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and merchandise planning systems preferred
• Ability to work with large amounts of data, distill key drivers, summarize, and communicate conclusions
• Demonstrated organizational skills, self-motivated and focused on meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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.
   

$92,000 - $102,000

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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