Supervisor, DTC Operations Planning - HOKA in London

At Deckers Brands, we believe that every employee could bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. We strive to create a workplace that values all people, where we embrace differences, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

The Role: As the Supervisor, DTC Operations Planning for HOKA, you will play a pivotal role at the intersection of planning, inventory management, and sales performance across our Retail and E-Commerce channels. You will drive operational planning activities that ensure the right product is available at the right place and the right time, helping to maximise sales opportunities while minimising stock risk. Your work will focus on:

• Sales and stock analysis
• Replenishment planning
• Trading performance
• Demand forecasting
• Inventory optimisation
• Store allocation

You will collaborate closely with Planning, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Commercial, Retail, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain teams while leading and developing a small team to deliver best-in-class planning operations.

Your Impact:

• Own the execution of operational planning activities across HOKA Retail and E-Commerce channels.
• Develop reporting, forecasting, and analytical insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Collaborate with Planning, Commercial, Retail, and Supply Chain teams to optimise stock flow and drive performance.
• Ensure inventory is allocated and replenished effectively to maximise availability and sales.
• Care for product flow, launch readiness, and stock optimisation across all channels.
• Support in-season trading activities, forecasting processes, and inventory management initiatives.
• Lead a team of Planning professionals, providing coaching, development, and clear direction while driving continuous improvement and automation opportunities.

Who You Are: You are a commercially minded planner who enjoys turning data into actionable insights. You're comfortable working with large volumes of data and making decisions in a fast-paced trading environment. You understand retail planning, inventory management, replenishment, and forecasting principles. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. You are confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the business. You enjoy leading others and supporting team development. You thrive in a collaborative environment and take ownership of delivering results.

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Previous planning or merchandising experience, ideally within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Experience managing stock allocation, replenishment, forecasting, or inventory planning.
• Strong commercial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with planning and reporting systems such as Tableau, BI platforms, or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members.
• A strong interest in retail, consumer products, and the HOKA brand.

What We Will 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.
• 27 Days Holidays + Bank 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 pay-check. 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.

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.