Supervisor, Dtc Operations Planning - Hoka

DECKERS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Discounts & volunteering opportunities

Growth and Development & Global Ment/M

Competitive pay and bonuses

Job summary

Deckers Brands is seeking a Supervisor, DTC Operations Planning for HOKA to lead planning across Retail and E‑Commerce. You will drive stocking, forecasting, and inventory strategies to maximise sales while minimising stock risk, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading a small planning group.

The role requires strong commercial sense, data-driven insights, and a proactive approach to optimise product flow and trading performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or merchandising within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical capability with data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to lead and coach a planning team.

Responsibilities

• Own operational planning across HOKA Retail and E‑Commerce channels.
• Develop reporting, forecasting, and analytical insights for commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with Planning, Commercial, Retail and Supply Chain teams to optimise stock flow.
• Ensure inventory allocation and replenishment maximise availability and sales.
• Manage product flow, launch readiness, and stock optimisation across all channels.
• Support in-season trading activities and forecasting processes.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

People leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Experience in planning or merchandising (retail)

Tools

Excel

Tableau/BI platforms

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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 Supervisor, DTC Operations Planning for HOKA, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of planning, inventory management, and sales performance across our Retail and E-Commerce channels. You will drive operational planning activities that ensure the right product is available at the right place and the right time, helping to maximise sales opportunities while minimising stock risk.

Your work will focus on sales and stock analysis, replenishment planning, trading performance, demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and store allocation. You'll help translate data into actionable insights that improve business performance while ensuring operational excellence across our Direct-to-Consumer business.

You will collaborate closely with Planning, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Commercial, Retail, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain teams while leading and developing a small team to deliver best-in-class planning operations.

We're looking for an experienced planner with strong commercial awareness, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for driving performance through data and operational excellence.

Your Impact:

• Own the execution of operational planning activities across HOKA Retail and E-Commerce channels.
• Develop reporting, forecasting, and analytical insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Collaborate with Planning, Commercial, Retail, and Supply Chain teams to optimise stock flow and drive performance.
• Ensure inventory is allocated and replenished effectively to maximise availability and sales.
• Care for product flow, launch readiness, and stock optimisation across all channels.
• Support in-season trading activities, forecasting processes, and inventory management initiatives.
• Lead a team of Planning professionals, providing coaching, development, and clear direction while driving continuous improvement and automation opportunities

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:

• You are a commercially minded planner who enjoys turning data into actionable insights.
• You're comfortable working with large volumes of data and making decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.
• You understand retail planning, inventory management, replenishment, and forecasting principles.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• You are confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• You enjoy leading others and supporting team development.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and take ownership of delivering results.

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Previous planning or merchandising experience, ideally within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Experience managing stock allocation, replenishment, forecasting, or inventory planning.
• Strong commercial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with planning and reporting systems such as Tableau, BI platforms, or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• A strong interest in retail, consumer products, and the HOKA brand.

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 pay-check. 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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