Senior DTC Merchandise Planner - Remote (CA)

Deckers Brands; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 79,900 - 107,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Financial planning

Paid time off

Perks & discounts

Growth & development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC to shape the financial success of Teva.com. You will drive strategic planning, oversee bottom‑up style/color level plans, and partner with Merchants and Planning Operations to optimize inventory and pricing.

The role requires 4+ years in merchandise planning, strong forecasting, Excel, and data analysis, with collaboration across teams to deliver results and continuous improvement.

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.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Oracle and Tableau preferred.
• 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

Communication

Excel

Oracle

Tableau

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Tableau

Job description

Deckers Brands in Goleta, CA is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC to shape the financial success of Teva.com. You will drive strategic planning, oversee bottom‑up style/color level plans, and partner with Merchants and Planning Operations to optimize inventory and pricing.

The role requires 4+ years in merchandise planning, strong forecasting, Excel, and data analysis, with collaboration across teams to deliver results and continuous improvement.