UGG
Job Title
Senior Merchandise Planner, UGG
Reports to Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning - UGG
Location United States (Remote). Eligible applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.
Job Overview As the Senior Merchandise Planner for UGG Full Price, you’ll drive sales, profitability, and inventory turn by developing and executing financial channel, class, and style plans. You will collaborate across teams to align top‑down and bottom‑up planning, influence assortment strategies, and guide the execution of buy plans. Your expertise will shape both pre‑season and in‑season strategies, ensuring the UGG Full Price channel thrives in a dynamic retail environment.
Your Impact
Oversee and collaborate on building bottom‑up style‑color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top‑down strategies
Present in Investment Reviews and secure leadership signoff for key initiatives
Integrate promotional and incentive activities into plans based on seasonal calendars and product strategies
Partner with Supply Planning, Merchants, Site Producers, and Field teams to align demand needs and Go‑to‑Market plans with financial goals
Attend Buy Reviews and influence style selection for UGG Merchandise Planning
Own overall phasing of plans, including building weekly/daily files and partnering with Allocation for store tiering
Lead bottom‑up reforecasting and in‑season inventory management, reacting to trends and optimizing inventory positions
Manage promotional activity to meet sales, margin, and inventory targets
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Allocation to ensure successful execution of inventory changes and alignment with Open‑to‑Buy needs
Drive actionable conversations around pricing and support sales and inventory goals
Support process and systems transitions, champion continuous improvement, and pioneer best practices
Develop and implement inventory management strategies for a diverse product range
Track and improve forecast accuracy, sharing insights with leadership and cross‑functional teams
Train and develop team members, fostering an innovative and results‑oriented environment
Build and maintain effective relationships with cross‑functional partners, guiding the team through business challenges and prioritizing key deliverables
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
4‑5+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
1‑2+ years of supervisory experience, including training, coaching, and career development
Experience in inventory management or financial forecasting is a plus
eCommerce and Brick & Mortar experience preferred
Team player who leads through ambiguity and inspires others to achieve their best
Strong at training and developing others, with a continuous learning mindset
Positive, responsible, and proactive approach; comfortable diving into details
Able to balance big‑picture thinking with attention to detail
Skilled at reacting to trends in a fast‑paced business
Proven track record of analyzing and delivering financial results
Effective partner and influencer, highly collaborative and flexible
Strong statistical analysis, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams
Skilled at translating data into actionable insights to drive results
Action‑oriented, forward‑looking, and systems savvy (Advanced Excel; Oracle and Tableau preferred)
Change management skills and ability to manage ambiguity
What We’ll Provide
Competitive Pay and Bonuses – a variety of compensation programs to foster career development and reward success
Financial Planning and Wellbeing – tools to protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future
Time Away from Work – support for family, health, or personal recharge
Extras, Discounts and Perks – generous discounts and community‑based programs
Growth and Development – extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development
Health and Wellness – comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings
Salary $90,000 – $100,000. The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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 the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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Reports to Sr. Manager, Merchandise Planning - UGG
Location United States (Remote). Eligible applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.
Job Overview As the Senior Merchandise Planner for UGG Full Price, you’ll drive sales, profitability, and inventory turn by developing and executing financial channel, class, and style plans. You will collaborate across teams to align top‑down and bottom‑up planning, influence assortment strategies, and guide the execution of buy plans. Your expertise will shape both pre‑season and in‑season strategies, ensuring the UGG Full Price channel thrives in a dynamic retail environment.
Your Impact
Oversee and collaborate on building bottom‑up style‑color level sales and buy plans, ensuring alignment with top‑down strategies
Present in Investment Reviews and secure leadership signoff for key initiatives
Integrate promotional and incentive activities into plans based on seasonal calendars and product strategies
Partner with Supply Planning, Merchants, Site Producers, and Field teams to align demand needs and Go‑to‑Market plans with financial goals
Attend Buy Reviews and influence style selection for UGG Merchandise Planning
Own overall phasing of plans, including building weekly/daily files and partnering with Allocation for store tiering
Lead bottom‑up reforecasting and in‑season inventory management, reacting to trends and optimizing inventory positions
Manage promotional activity to meet sales, margin, and inventory targets
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Allocation to ensure successful execution of inventory changes and alignment with Open‑to‑Buy needs
Drive actionable conversations around pricing and support sales and inventory goals
Support process and systems transitions, champion continuous improvement, and pioneer best practices
Develop and implement inventory management strategies for a diverse product range
Track and improve forecast accuracy, sharing insights with leadership and cross‑functional teams
Train and develop team members, fostering an innovative and results‑oriented environment
Build and maintain effective relationships with cross‑functional partners, guiding the team through business challenges and prioritizing key deliverables
Who You Are
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
4‑5+ years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in a retail environment
1‑2+ years of supervisory experience, including training, coaching, and career development
Experience in inventory management or financial forecasting is a plus
eCommerce and Brick & Mortar experience preferred
Team player who leads through ambiguity and inspires others to achieve their best
Strong at training and developing others, with a continuous learning mindset
Positive, responsible, and proactive approach; comfortable diving into details
Able to balance big‑picture thinking with attention to detail
Skilled at reacting to trends in a fast‑paced business
Proven track record of analyzing and delivering financial results
Effective partner and influencer, highly collaborative and flexible
Strong statistical analysis, communication, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across teams
Skilled at translating data into actionable insights to drive results
Action‑oriented, forward‑looking, and systems savvy (Advanced Excel; Oracle and Tableau preferred)
Change management skills and ability to manage ambiguity
What We’ll Provide
Competitive Pay and Bonuses – a variety of compensation programs to foster career development and reward success
Financial Planning and Wellbeing – tools to protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future
Time Away from Work – support for family, health, or personal recharge
Extras, Discounts and Perks – generous discounts and community‑based programs
Growth and Development – extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development
Health and Wellness – comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings
Salary $90,000 – $100,000. The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, CA. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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 the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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