Head of Demand Planning HOKA

Head of Demand Planning HOKA

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.

The Role:
The Head of Demand Planning EMEA will lead and direct the Demand Planning function for the EMEA region for all sales channels in the Performance Lifestyle Group portfolio. This role is responsible for the end-to-end omni Demand Planning process, from long-term planning, seasonal planning, and through to the monthly forecast cycle. You will partner with Sales, Product, and operational colleagues in Customer Service and Finance to ensure the most accurate view of our sales expectations across all time horizons. As the key link with the Demand Planning team in the US head office, you will also be the lead point of contact for EMEA Commercial & Finance teams.

Your Impact:

• Managing a monthly consensus forecast process across all channels
• Managing Key Demand Planning KPIs
• Developing and motivating the PLG Demand Planning team
• Aligning demand planning output with intro dates, launch requirements, and regional specifics
• Driving consistency across all brands within EMEA demand planning
• Representing EMEA on Demand Planning Projects within Deckers Global operations

COME AS YOU ARE  
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.

Who You Are:

• You are a collaborator who builds relationships across the organization to achieve shared goals
• You display humility by addressing hard topics, admitting when “you don’t know” and calling out missteps
• You ask questions to encourage creative thinking and innovation
• You hold yourself and others accountable for achieving results while role-modelling the company values

We would Love to Hear from People with:    

• Experienced Demand Planner with team management experience
• Knowledgeable in multi-brand/multi-region operations, Retail, Wholesale, and E-Commerce
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve forecasts and influence stock investments
• Collaborative management style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to challenge senior management positively and constructively

What We Will Give You: 

• Generous Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - 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 including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid Working Environment
   

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 embracing 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.

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