Assistant Planner, UGG (12 months FTC)

Ugg; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifestyle brands seeks an Assistant Planner for a 12-month fixed term contract in London. You'll support the DTC Planning team in all aspects, ensuring effective inventory management and trading actions for the UGG brand. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong analytical skills and prior retail experience. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Generous discounts and perks

Growth and Development opportunities

Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Merchandising Assistant.
• Experience in retail with a good understanding of retail numbers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-season and in-season planning and analysis.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and end of season reporting packs are completed accurately.
• Support with planning and execution for inventory management.

Skills

Numeracy

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Excel

Merchandising & Demand Planning systems

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Ugg

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Assistant Planner, UGG (12 months FTC)

At Deckers Brands we don’t just create shoes, we create lifestyles. We are about opportunity. Opportunity to create, to grow and to have an impact. We want all our people to be as successful as they can be, to reach their full potential.

We want to positively impact the world, whether that be with our Be Good, Do Good community involvement, or through employing sustainable business practice and socially responsible operations. How we continue this journey is down to our 3,000 strong global team, across our five brands (UGG, Hoka, Teva, Sanuk and Koolabura by UGG). No matter where you are based within our team, we are committed to helping our people thrive. We will offer you a generous employee benefits package, as well as health, wellness, and career development support.

COME AS YOU ARE

We believe that the company you build is defined by the company you keep. We believe that a diverse, inclusive culture drives creativity and success. We believe that open hearts and minds together can unleash the potential of a brilliant mix of people-in every corner of Deckers. We strive to create a workplace that values ALL people, where we embrace differences, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Because the more perspectives we share, the better we can be.

The Role:

As the Assistant Planner, you will assist the Direct to Consumer (DTC) Planning team in all aspects of planning and trading for the UGG brand. You will ensure inventory levels are accurately forecasted and maintained, as well as assisting with identifying risk and opportunity at channel and product category.

The ideal candidate will be a confident individual who can propose actions to help with optimising sales and minimising risk. You will also have strong communication skills to build cross-functional relationships.

Your Impact:

• Support with pre-season and in-season planning and analysis by ensuring monthly, quarterly and end of season reporting packs are completed accurately
• Assist with the completion of sizing, ROS, sell thru and ad-hoc analysis
• Oversee, support and assist with running data and completion of weekly trading packs
• Upload reservations for seasonal buys as well as in-season uploads and amendments to improve stock and sales
• Manage intake, ensure critical launch dates are met
• Manage pricing and support with planning and execution

Who You Are:

• You are highly numerate and can ensure accuracy is maintained at all times
• A self-starter who can organise, prioritise and problem solve
• You’re comfortable with taking ownership and accountability for your work
• You understand our brand values and how they impact the role

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Prior experience as a Merchandising Assistant
• Experience in retail with a good understanding of retail numbers
• A good knowledge of Merchandising & Demand Planning systems such as Atlas, BI, RMA, Oracle EBS and ATP Reservations, is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, with intermediate skills in Excel

What We Will Give You:

• 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - 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 including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment

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 embracing 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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