Senior DTC Merch Planning Strategist

Deckers Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,200 - 107,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, California (Remote) is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC to lead financial planning for channels, classes, and styles, maximizing sales, profitability and inventory turns.

You will partner with Merchants and Planning Operations, present plans in reviews, and drive in‑season Open‑to‑Buy and markdown strategies, leveraging Excel, Oracle, and Tableau. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in merchandise planning, with strong forecasting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience
• 4+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
• Forecasting experience required
• Strong statistical analysis and communication skills
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and responsible approach
• Advanced Excel skills; systems savvy, familiarity with Oracle and Tableau preferred
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross‑functional teams
• Strong knowledge of merchandise planning and retail math, with ability to mentor junior team members

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial plans at channel, class, and style level to maximize sales and profitability
• Build weekly category sales and inventory plans that align with brand and channel goals
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities
• Create and oversee bottom‑up style‑color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top‑down guidance
• Partner with Merchants and Planning Operations to secure product by market and influence sizing
• Present class and style level plans in DTC Investment Review for Teva
• Build regular price and markdown plans based on flow calendar and product strategies
• Collaborate with Wholesale and Supply Planning through buy review conversations
• Lead in-season Open‑to‑Buy reforecasting, ensuring optimal inventory position and responding to trends
• Quantify and communicate supply disruptions, pivoting strategies to achieve goals
• Share inventory positions and recommendations with e-commerce, marketing, and allocation teams
• Create and share financial results and reporting, presenting findings and action points in meetings
• Embrace continuous improvement and develop strategies to optimize business goals

Skills

Forecasting

Statistical analysis

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience

Tools

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Deckers Brands in Goleta, California (Remote) is seeking a Sr. Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC to lead financial planning for channels, classes, and styles, maximizing sales, profitability and inventory turns.

You will partner with Merchants and Planning Operations, present plans in reviews, and drive in‑season Open‑to‑Buy and markdown strategies, leveraging Excel, Oracle, and Tableau. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in merchandise planning, with strong forecasting,