Sr. Merchandise Planner - Teva DTC

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. Merchandise Planner - DTC Teva

Reports to:

Sr. Manager, Marketplace Planning
- Teva

Location:

US – CA Remote Goleta 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 As a Senior Merchandise Planner for Teva DTC, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of  You’ll drive strategic planning and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn. Your expertise will help us deliver exceptional results, support innovation, and ensure our customers always find what they need. 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.

• 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 ecommerce, 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

• 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
• Curious, flexible, action-oriented, and forward-looking problem solver
• 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

• 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…