Merchandise Planner

Deckers Brands

Merchandise Planner forecasting sales, budgets, and inventory for Deckers Brands, a global footwear company. Building channel and country plans while guiding assortment and financial decisions.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $89,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in merchandise planning and financial analysis, with a strong ability to develop strategic sales plans and actionable insights from complex data. Proficient in inventory management and retail math, ensuring alignment between financial targets and merchandise plans.

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Merchandise PlanningFinancial ReportingData AnalysisInventory ManagementAdvanced Excel

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Hard Skills

Merchandise Financial PlanningForecasting MethodologiesRetail MathData-Driven InsightsBudgetingReforecastingSales PlanningPerformance AnalysisTop-Down PlanningMiddle-Out Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailInfluencing SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Planning SystemsData Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Go-to-Market StrategiesCross-Functional TeamsFinancial TargetsMerchandise PlansBusiness Performance

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create department, class, and style-color level plans by channel and country, owning top-down planning guidance
Develop strategic weekly sales plans that roll up to monthly and seasonal plans while supporting Go-to-Market strategies
Analyze historical performance and current business trends to identify risks and opportunities across categories and classes
Ensure alignment and reconciliation between top-down financial targets and bottom-up merchandise plans
Partner with Merchants to understand financial objectives, develop line and Go-to-Market stories, and influence assortment decisions through data-driven insights
Lead long-range budgeting and reforecasting processes
Drive pre-season and in-season middle-out reconciliation to achieve financial and inventory targets
Partner with and influence cross-functional teams to develop strategies supporting business performance and financial goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
2–3+ years of experience in merchandise planning, merchandise financial planning, inventory management, or retail analytics
Ability to analyze complex data, forecast business performance, and develop actionable insights
Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, financial reporting, and forecasting methodologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment
Proficiency in planning systems, data analysis tools, and advanced Excel
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Must reside in one of the approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, or Washington

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and bonuses
Financial planning and wellbeing programs
Income protection, expense payment, and future investment plans
Time-away-from-work programs
Generous discounts
Community-based programs
Personal and professional development opportunities and support
Comprehensive health and wellness programs