Hoka Sr. Director, Demand Planning - HOKA & Emerging Brands

BoF Careers; California (MO); Remote; USD 230,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company is seeking a Sr. Director, Demand Planning to oversee the marketplace demand planning team. This remote role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making to enhance operational effectiveness and profitability. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in leadership within a global demand planning context and a strong understanding of planning technologies. Competitive compensation and a commitment to employee development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay and Bonuses

Financial Planning and wellbeing

Time away from work

Extras, discounts and perks

Growth and Development

Health and Wellness

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in leadership roles with 10+ years in senior management over a team of 15+ employees.
• Experience in demand planning for a global organization with multiple distribution channels exceeding $1BB+.
• Strong understanding of planning practices, technology, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand shaping strategies to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage the demand planning process with stakeholder engagement.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on various insights.

Skills

Leadership

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Business, Supply Chain degree preferred

APICS, CIPS/CILT, 6-sigma

Job description

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: Sr. Director, Demand Planning - HOKA & Emerging Brands

Reports to: Senior Director, NA Integrated Planning

Location: Remote - US

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 Sr. Director of Demand Planning will be responsible for the management and performance of the marketplace demand planning team for their assigned regional marketplace. This role is tasked with driving connection within the marketplace planning ecosystem, including DTC and WSHL channels, driving planning processes and insights to optimize visibility of risks and opportunities within and across channels which will support informed and timely strategic decisions. This leadership role is tasked with representing regional Demand Planning insights and strategies that inform and support regional demand contributions to global demand plans. This role is highly cross-functional and will partner closely with Regional Sales, Merchandising, eCommerce, Retail, Marketing, Finance, Technology, in managing the planning of the business to drive optimal customer service, operational effectiveness, and profitability.

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

• Lead demand shaping strategies designed to highlight risks and opportunities within and across channels to support informed and timely strategic decisions.
• Own the demand planning process including robust stakeholder engagement throughout the operational and budgetary/strategic timelines.
• Propose the consensus plan for key stakeholder alignment on timely intervals, providing transparency to the unconstrained demand plan & final demand proposal.
• Maintain robust insights and commentary on consensus plans built upon sales forecasts, merchandising and brand guidance, market intelligence, and finance guidelines.
• Develop accurate and dynamic demand forecasts incorporating statistical baselines, market trends, historic data, PLM insights.
• Ensure the demand planning coding, clustering, and phasing strategies and techniques are aligned with commercial and brand strategies by channel.
• Manage inventory profiles to optimize sales and manage risk of stockouts & obsolescence.
• Ensure all product launch initiatives are successful from demand forecasting and launch inventory volume and phasing perspectives.
• Drive self and team for continuous improvements in KPIs relating to the demand planning space, specifically service level metrics, forecast accuracy, relative inventory reduction, turn, WOS, aged excess, and in-stock availability.
• Identify, propose, and develop team skillsets required to drive future supply chain operations. Create growth opportunities and stretch goals to ensure the team develops resilience, know-how, and capabilities.
  
  

Who You Are

• Business, Supply Chain degree preferred.
• APICS, CIPS/CILT, 6-sigma desirable.
• 13+ years of experience in key people leadership and influence role including at least 10+ years in a Sr. management function over a team of 15+ employees.
• Experience as head of merchandise, demand planning for a global organization with multiple distribution channels (retail, wholesale, ecommerce) exceeding $1BB+; Strong understanding of how to leverage and integrate planning KPIs.
• Strong understanding of evolving planning practices, technology, and tools, including integrated digital platforms and channels.
• Experience integrating multiple departments in a matrix organization to achieve results.
• Understanding of wholesale, retail, and ecommerce environment, with strong knowledge of the global footwear industry and its consumers.
• Strong presentation skills at the board level, with experience influencing and motivating senior-level audiences.
• Strategic leader, influencing up and down the organization for assigned BU.
• Drive connection within the integrated marketplace planning process, to unlock risks and opportunities within and across channels for the business to make informed and timely decisions.
• Inspire and motivate team.
• Champion new ways of working and adoption of new tools.
• Come As You Are.
• Better Together.
• Commit To Create.
• Own It.
• Do Good and Do Great.
  
  

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
  
  

$230,000 - $245,000

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 the other beautiful parts of your identity.