Dr. Martens is a globally recognizable and culturally influential British brand, with over 60 years of rich heritage. As brand custodians, we are lucky to work for a dynamic, thriving, and ethical business, with people from diverse backgrounds, who bring their true selves to work, and where anyone can grow their career.

We are guided by three core values that are at the heart of everything we do: be yourself, act courageously, and show you care. They make us who we are and inspire us to push boundaries, embrace our individuality, and stand up for what's right.

Location: this role will report into either our LA office or Portland office.

SO, WHAT'S THE STORY?

Your expertise in both business planning and analysis sets you apart. You understand what success looks like in the Wholesale footwear business and can identify trends and summarize insights to influence revenue growth. You balance qualitative and quantitative analysis, making recommendations that influence strategy and decision-making across multiple levels. You are the go-to for providing world-class service to the sales teams and customers to achieve sales goals and KPI’s. You support the leadership team in future business planning and strategic initiatives. You develop tools and training to enable the sales team to operate at an optimal level and drive revenue growth substantially. You get the Dr. Martens brand and are excited to support the team in enhancing Dr. Martens’ footprint in the Americas region.

THE GIG

Account Planning

• Lead and own preparation for monthly S&OP forecast review meetings that drive the revenue & unit outlook for assigned Wholesale accounts. Collaborate with Finance and internal Sales Leadership team to align on monthly sales outlook vs. targets, identify & communicate risks and opportunities, and monitor in season.
• Partner with Wholesale leadership to develop the pre-season and in-season forecasts of assigned channels in partnership with sales & product. This will include comparing tops-down and bottoms-up scenarios through monthly ladders, tracking product performance, and reporting results on sell in/out and marketplace inventory needs to drive business health.

Reporting

• Influence & lead creation of standardized best practice reporting, tools and training to enable strategic decision making. Partner with IT/Business Intelligence team to enhance DM metrics with improved business dashboards that amplify insights and reduce unnecessary ad-hoc reporting/tasks.

Presentations & Influence

• Prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, using data-driven insights to shape strategic decisions and align organizational priorities.
• Lead projects to review planning processes, procedures and practices towards the goal of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with key business partners (Sales, Finance, Demand Planning, etc.) to prioritize issue resolution to ensure business goals and business risks are actioned/escalated.
• May mentor and train other Sales team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing to elevate the overall performance and expertise of the team.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• 5-7+ years of experience in planning, analytics, or business strategy within wholesale, retail, apparel, fashion, or footwear industries.
• Experience of S&OP and forecasting processes. Experience with planning software preferred.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesize complex data and develop creative and innovative solutions in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly advanced Excel skills with ability to create repeatable, refreshable reporting through formulas, Pivot tables, and Power Query.
• Experience leveraging Business Intelligence platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong prioritization skills and the ability to be detail oriented and accomplish assignments simultaneously with time management.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional partners to develop and design mutually aligned goals and solutions.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and incorporating excel skills with experience in building pivot tables and story-telling visuals.
• Experience understanding and developing consumer, retail, and competitor trends.
• Demonstrated analytical experience with retail math and retail financial drivers required.
• Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week, with or without accommodations.

We live and breathe Rebellious Self Expression at Dr. Martens, and there are 3 core values at the heart of it. They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs. BE YOURSELF. ACT COURAGEOUSLY. SHOW YOU CARE.

At DM your technical capability will go hand in hand with the below:

• Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork
• You’ll be a proud custodian to our DM’s culture, embodying what we stand for and encouraging others to do the same
• You’ll help build a highly engaged team – ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members
• You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self-awareness
• You will bring the outside-in; you’ll share best practice across the team/business and encourage ideas sharing as well as collaborative problem solving
• You’ll lead the way and role model on all things DE&I & wellbeing

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Welcome to the brand pair of Docs
• Employee discount of 65% off footwear and 50% on accessories
• Early Friday finish in the summertime
• Amazing Portland based office & rooftop (if Portland based)
• Hybrid work schedule
• Affordable & comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages
• Our Employee Assistance Program – for when times might get tough
• 401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement savings plans
• DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world
• Paid volunteer hours

PAY DETAILS

• $100,000 - $110,000 per year.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at jobs@drmartens.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

At Dr. Martens, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work. We encourage applications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to authentically speak to our consumers.

We strive to develop a business where our people can thrive and feel empowered to express themselves. Because we believe everyone should feel supported and included, whatever their role in the Dr. Martens community.