Planning Operations Analyst

Deckers Brands; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Operations Manager to optimize supply chain operations. This role involves analyzing inventory data, implementing strategies for efficiency, and collaborating with various teams to enhance planning processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a solid understanding of supply chain dynamics. This innovative company offers a hybrid and flexible work environment, competitive pay, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a diverse team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Environment

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Growth and Development Opportunities

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data to identify supply chain issues.
• Implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain best practices in planning.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Knowledge of Supply Chain Theory

Proficiency in Inventory Management

Data Literacy

Tools

Excel

Job description

Planning Operations Manager

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 an Operations Planner for Deckers EMEA, you will be a key link in the Operations Planning team, driving insights to balance demand and supply at the DTC level to improve service of in-season activities.

You will assess service performance to identify continual improvement opportunities and operating risks. In conjunction with the Planning Operations Manager, you will propose and deliver digitization initiatives supporting the planning pillar within EMEA Operations.

Your role will involve analyzing, interpreting, and reporting service trends, making recommendations to ensure an optimized approach to planning operations.

Your Impact:

• Analyze: Inventory data and market trends to identify issues that could disrupt the supply chain.
• Implement: Strategies to improve supply chain efficiency.
• Track and Report: On key metrics, particularly demand trends and forecast variance.
• Partner: With the demand planning team on supply chain planning activities.
• Provide Insights: Visualize data for reports and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate: With EMEA and Global teams to develop and maintain best technical solutions and processes.
• Support: The Planning Operations Manager in executing the short to mid-term operational plan.
• Advocate: For change in driving consistency across EMEA planning processes.

Who You Are:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across the organization.
• Numerical and analytical with the ability to translate data and analysis into insights and actions.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of the requirements of Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and the end consumer.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills.

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Knowledgeable in Supply Chain theory, inventory metrics, and data visualization techniques.
• Proficient in Inventory Management and Forecasting, Logistics and Distribution Planning, Data literacy, and quantitative analysis.
• Excellent database and Excel skills.

What We Will 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.
• 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.