About this role
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
The Sr. Merchandise Planner, Personalization is responsible for leading merchandise planning strategy for the Personalization category, using analytics to drive profitable growth and inventory efficiency. You will lead demand reviews, deliver forward-looking recommendations, and drive cross-functional alignment. This position requires a strong strategic point of view, outstanding communication, and the ability to influence outcomes throughout the organization.
What You'll Do
- Own the in season and long-range demand plan for Personalization, aligning with financial targets and commercial priorities.
- Lead demand and performance reviews, presenting clear insights, risks, and recommendations to senior collaborators.
- Translate consumer and market signals into strategic investment decisions.
- Deliver executive-level insights from sales, inventory, and SKU data to improve efficiency.
- Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities to guide assortment and channel strategies.
- Build reporting that enables fast, informed decision-making across the business.
- Lead OTB planning, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strong cross-functional alignment.
- Model strategic scenarios that incorporate forecast shifts, promotional strategies, and inventory turn.
- Develop seasonal and in season inventory strategies for launches, core categories, and carryover items.
- Drive alignment across Merchandising, Planning, Supply, and Commercial partners on assortment, buys, and inventory strategy.
- Lead monthly planning cycles and speed conversations with a strategic, data-backed point of view.
- Influence partners through strong storytelling, clear recommendations, and proactive risk mitigation.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics, or a related field is required.
- At least 5+ years of planning experience (assortment, demand, supply, or merchandise) in a multichannel setting is required. Direct-to-consumer experience preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Must have experience and proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in developing and innovating processes in a fast-growing business.
- Proven ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional, fast paced environment.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Sr. Merchandise Planner, Personalization
Salary or Pay Range: $98,000 - $108,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Other facts
About Crocs, Inc.
At Crocs, Inc., we believe life’s too short for uncomfortable shoes. As the global force behind two iconic brands — Crocs and HEYDUDE — we’re redefining casual footwear for people everywhere. Whether it’s the unmistakable Classic Clog or the laid-back ease of a HEYDUDE slip-on, our products are designed to move with you, wherever life takes you.
We’re more than just shoes. We’re about comfort without compromise, style with personality, and making a positive impact while we’re at it. Our brands are for all seasons, all ages, and all walks of life — and our commitment to personalization and self-expression keeps us connected to our consumer, one pair at a time.
What you'll do
- The Sr. Merchandise Planner, Personalization is responsible for leading merchandise planning strategy for the Personalization category, focusing on analytics to drive growth and inventory efficiency. This role involves demand reviews, delivering recommendations, and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
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