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Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Demand, Center of Excellence
Reports to: Senior Director Global Integrated Planning Center of Excellence
Location: Remote
Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Texas, Utah, Washington
The Role
The Senior Manager, Global Demand CoE is a catalyst with an out-of-the-box mindset and passionate about creating end-to-end solutions. The person is a harmonizer who enjoys bridging three pillars of system process and organizations and a change leader to align cross-functional direction and drive new process and system adoption.
A strong candidate should possess the ability to dive deep into operational details without losing sight of the big picture and create an outsized impact through authentic leadership.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
1. Serve as the Product Owner for Demand Planning technology (e.g., o9), delivering incremental business value on a defined cadence.
2. Act as Strategist with product vision in mind while manage tactical need in project management through platform enhancement and process refinement. Set strategy & roadmap, create stakeholder alignment on prioritization.
3. Dive in regional demand planning practice horizontally while connect related streams vertically (e.g. product assortment, order management, supply planning), translate the business need into platform requirement and stakeholders' engagement.
4. Track Demand Planning KPI, engage users through different measures including best-practice sharing workshops, refresher training and user guide update, and drive user adoption of the product team's output.
5. Harmonize, and standardize where necessary, business practices to empower the Demand Planning technology to deliver maximum value.
Who You Are
Excellent quantitative analytical skills, creativity in problem solving and strong commercial sense
Excellent written and verbal communications, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Well-rounded interpersonal skill set with the capacity to build strong relationships with all levels of the organization.
Open minded, balance of attention to details and big picture, resilience
We'd love to hear from people with
10+ years of planning (e.g., Demand Planning, Sales Planning, Merchandising or Integrated Business Planning, etc.) experience in a high growth cross-functional environment with a large product portfolio or comparable relevant experience. (Footwear, Apparel, or Fashion experience preferred)
BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or relevant field, or equivalent years of experience. (MBA preferred)
Previous project management experience helpful and AGILE preferred.
Expert level Microsoft Office applications proficiency.
Expert in enterprise demand planning platform functionality.
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.
$150,000 - $160,000
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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
