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Job Title: Director of Global Brand Planning & Merchandising– Emerging Brands

Reports to:  VP/ GM Emerging Brands

Location:  Greater Santa Barbara/Los Angeles Area

The Role

The Director of Global Brand Planning & Merchandising – Emerging brands will lead the development and implementation of a long-range Global MFP and Merchandising strategy for Emerging Brands that encompasses all elements of the value proposition (Right Product at the Right Place at the Right Time for the Right Consumer). Leveraging Global Omni-channel and wholesale insights, trend, brand, and category strategies, this person will define the seasonal global consumer right assortments and flow in support of Teva and Ahnu’s financial goals and strategic positioning. Lead the partnership with demand and Supply planning on behalf of the brand and communicate across the regions on key updates and changes in product launches, delays and shifts.  Create a global plan in partnership with the commercial team and the supply team to ensure all regions have the proper support through the seasonal planning process.  She/he will build relationships with key cross-functional business partners including Product, Brand, Marketing, DTC, Sales & Demand Planning, as well as Regional Partners to help create a consistent brand presentation at all levels of global distribution and consumer access. This individual will work closely with Product Creation, to not only build the seasonal MFP plan, but ensure that the metrics in the plan are being met.

At its core, this role will function as the Global Merchandising Hub, partnering with the Regional Merchandising Teams to drive a disciplined, consistent, efficient and sustainable approach to the Merchandising function and Go-To-Market activities. She/he will partner with GTM, Marketing, Product Management and Commercial teams to instill discipline and focus at all critical milestones and will be the lead voice for Merchandising during the GTM process milestones and Brand Conferences.

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.Global Merchandise Financial Brand Planning- Teva and Ahnu
• 2. Consumer Data Integration & Planning- Teva & Ahnu
• 3. Global Merchandising Strategy & Implementation- Teva & Ahnu
• 4. Direct and Cross Functional Team Leadership- Teva & Ahnu
• 5. Lead with integrity, humility and compassion

Who You Are

• Excellent communicator
• Strategic, thoughtful, predictive problem solver
• Compassionate, humble and confident

We’d love to hear from people with

• Buying experience
• Merchandising experience
• Commercial experience
• Retail experience

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.

$195,000 - 210,000

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.

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