Planning Operations Manager

Deckers Brands; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Planning Operations Manager in London to oversee DTC planning execution and drive operational efficiencies. This key role involves coordinating planning activities, managing data analytics initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure optimum service. The company values diversity and an inclusive work environment that celebrates individual identities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Environment

Growth and Development Opportunities

Extras and Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and coordinating planning operations.
• Proficient in demand planning and DTC channel execution.
• Skilled in driving operational efficiencies and digitization.

Responsibilities

• Manage all DTC planning execution activities for optimum service.
• Drive efficiencies and digitization across the planning department.
• Participate in S&OE and S&OP processes.

Skills

Operational efficiencies

Data analytics

Demand planning

Collaboration

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 the Planning Operations Manager for EMEA, you will oversee the Planning Operations team, managing and coordinating all DTC planning execution activities.

Your role is crucial in ensuring optimum service and on-shelf availability (OSA) for Deckers' retail and e-commerce channels. You will drive operational efficiencies across the planning department and lead digitization initiatives to support the planning pillar within Deckers’ operations.

Working closely with stakeholders throughout Operations and Commercial teams, you will drive the in-season execution of demand planning activities for the DTC channel. Additionally, you will improve departmental information management and data insights by establishing standardized reporting and creating proof of concepts to leverage data analytic initiatives and automation.

Your participation in S&OE and S&OP processes, as well as contributions to special projects and other supply chain and business strategy initiatives, will be key to your success.

Your Impact:

• Manage and Coordinate: Oversee all DTC planning execution activities to ensure optimum service and on-shelf availability (OSA) for retail and e-commerce channels.
• Drive Efficiencies: Implement operational efficiencies across the planning department.
• Lead Digitization Initiatives: Identify, propose, and deliver digitization initiatives to support the planning pillar within Deckers operations.
• Execute Demand Planning: Drive the in-season execution of demand planning activities for the DTC channel.
• Improve Information Management: Establish standardized reporting and create proof of concepts to leverage data analytic initiatives and automation.
• Collaborate: Work closely with stakeholders throughout Operations and Commercial teams.
• Participate in Processes: Engage in S&OE and S&OP processes.
• Contribute to Projects: Participate in special projects and other supply chain and business strategy initiatives.

COME AS YOU ARE

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.

Who You Are:

• Experienced in managing and coordinating planning operations.
• Skilled in driving operational efficiencies and leading digitization initiatives.
• Proficient in demand planning and execution for DTC channels.
• Strong in information management and data analytics.
• Collaborative and able to work closely with various stakeholders.
• Experienced in participating in S&OE and S&OP processes.
• Capable of contributing to special projects and business strategy initiatives.

We would Love toHearfrom People with:

• Experience working in a Operations, Customer Service, or Supply Chain Planning position in a Global business
• Channel management and project management
• Ability to turn numbers and data into reliable insight
• Knowledge of inventory metrics and data visualisation techniques
• Excellent database and Excel skills
• Inventory Management and Forecasting skills
• Data literacyand quantitative analysis; understanding of statistical modelling
• Advanced Data Analytics and ML methods to support demand planning processes is a plus

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.

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