Lead Analyst, Operations - UGG Footwear
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Business
Business Analyst, Business Intelligence, Business Systems & Technology Analysis, Data Analyst
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:
Lead Analyst, Operations - UGG Footwear
Reports to:
VP, Product Development- UGG & Quality Ops
- Global
Location:
Goleta, CA (Hybrid)
Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday
- Thursday
As the Lead Analyst, Product Development Operations for UGG Footwear, you'll drive the design and execution of operational frameworks, performance metrics, and advanced analytics that enable disciplined, data-driven product creation. You'll own complex, cross-functional processes and deliver scalable solutions that improve speed to market, organizational visibility, and execution performance across our global product development organization.
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- Design and manage comprehensive KPI frameworks for workload, throughput, handoffs, and speed to market
- Develop capacity models to align seasonal demand with organizational capability and forecast constraints
- Translate complex data into actionable insights for prioritization, resource allocation, and operational improvements
- Own and evolve GTM calendar governance, ensuring milestone alignment across Product Development, Materials, and Engineering
- Drive on-time milestone execution through risk identification, scenario planning, and mitigation strategies
- Develop and implement visibility tools for real-time tracking of execution health and performance
- Define, standardize, and optimize cross-functional workflows across Product Development, Engineering, and Materials
- Ensure integrity, consistency, and governance of FPLM data for reliable reporting and decision-making
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational discipline
- Evaluate tooling investments against budget targets and identify opportunities for cost efficiency
- Maintain end-to-end lifecycle cost visibility to support informed decision-making and optimization
- Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance forecasting accuracy and cost management
- Develop and deliver executive-level operational and financial reporting with clear insights and recommendations
- Synthesize data into compelling narratives for leadership decisions and long-range planning
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 5-7+ years in product development, operations, or analytics
- Experience in footwear or consumer product lifecycle preferred
- Advanced analytical capability, including Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience with PLM systems (FPLM preferred)
- Strong process design, project management, and operational optimization skills
- Proven ability to model and analyze complex datasets and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- 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…
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