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.

This role is open to candidates based in either Portland or LA, and will report into either our Burnside office (Portland) or our LA Showroom office.

SO, WHAT'S THE STORY?

Dr. Martens is a globally recognized, iconic footwear brand rooted in subculture and individuality. We empower our consumers to express themselves authentically through timeless products built for durability and rebellion. As we continue to grow our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business across the Americas, we are looking for a strategic, analytical, and consumer-obsessed Senior Planning Manager to lead our regional DTC planning efforts.

THE GIG

Build and lead the Merchandise Financial Plan for the Americas DTC business (Retail + eComm), aligning with sales, margin, inventory productivity, and strategic objectives.

• Partner with Regional Product, Finance, and Supply Chain to localize seasonal assortment plans that reflect regional trends, consumer behavior, and store/market performance.
• Work closely with eCommerce and Retail Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of pre-season strategies, aligning financial goals with commercial tactics across channels.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Marketing to align on key brand moments, seasonal campaigns, and promotional windows to ensure financial and inventory strategies support brand execution.
• Lead top-down and bottom-up forecasting across departments, ensuring channel, category, and product-level accuracy.
• Collaborate with Allocation & Replenishment teams to manage in-season inventory flow and maximize full-price sell-through.
• Oversee strategic planning of Out of Line product, including Outlet inventory management, seasonal product transitions, and end-of-life pricing strategies to optimize margin and reduce aged stock.
• Monitor KPIs such as sell-through, weeks of supply, inventory turn, margin performance, and markdown effectiveness to inform agile decision-making.
• Present monthly business recaps, re-forecasts, and strategic insights to senior leadership and global stakeholders.
• Guide pre-season planning and seasonal hindsight processes to continuously improve forecasting accuracy and merchandise efficiency.
• Lead and mentor 1–2 planners or analysts, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

THE STUFF THAT SETS YOU APART

• A strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and a love for analytics.
• An expert in merchandise/financial planning with deep understanding of both brick-and-mortar and eComm DTC dynamics.
• A strong communicator and cross-functional partner who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Passionate about consumer-led planning, product lifecycle management, and turning insights into action.
• International/domestic travel required, 10% of travel.
• Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week, with or without accommodations.
• Proven experience in retail/merchandise/financial planning, ideally within a fashion, footwear, or consumer lifestyle brand.
• Proven experience of people management, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of DTC planning and forecasting tools; experience with systems like Blue Yonder (JDA), SAP is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in data visualization or BI tools is a bonus.
• Experience working in a global matrixed organization preferred.
• A passion for the Dr. Martens brand and its heritage.

Your technical capability will go hand in hand with our DM Way success factors:

• Develop: build on your strengths and superpowers while stepping outside your comfort zone to encourage growth and development – both for yourself and your colleagues.
• Lead: set individual performance and development goals linked to our business strategy. Maintaining motivation, supporting others and embodying our purpose and values.
• Explore: understand the consumer impact of your role, connect with other teams, and see the bigger picture within DM.
• Invent: challenge conventions, respecting DM's heritage while offering practical improvement suggestions and ideas.
• Connect: contributes to positive team energy by valuing diverse perspectives, promoting open dialogue, and building strong relationships within and beyond the team.
• Influence: share ideas confidently, listen empathetically, and adapt approach to resonate with others, bringing positivity and strong communication skills to inspire enthusiasm.
• Drive: embody pride in our brand, proactively seek improvement, and deliver on promises with integrity. Show initiative, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Organise: prioritise demands, manage time effectively, and identify opportunities for improvement.

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 (for PDX-based employees)
• 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

• $110,000 - $120,000 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.