Lead Analyst, Operations - UGG Footwear

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Job Title: Lead Analyst, Operations - UGG Footwear

Reports to: VP, Product Development- UGG & Quality Ops - Global

Location: Goleta, CA (Hybrid)

Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday

The Role

As the Lead Analyst, Product Development Operations for UGG Footwear, you’ll drive the design and execution of operational frameworks, performance metrics, and advanced analytics that enable disciplined, data-driven product creation. You’ll own complex, cross-functional processes and deliver scalable solutions that improve speed to market, organizational visibility, and execution performance across our global product development organization.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Design and manage comprehensive KPI frameworks for workload, throughput, handoffs, and speed to market
• Develop capacity models to align seasonal demand with organizational capability and forecast constraints
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for prioritization, resource allocation, and operational improvements
• Own and evolve GTM calendar governance, ensuring milestone alignment across Product Development, Materials, and Engineering
• Drive on-time milestone execution through risk identification, scenario planning, and mitigation strategies
• Develop and implement visibility tools for real-time tracking of execution health and performance
• Define, standardize, and optimize cross-functional workflows across Product Development, Engineering, and Materials
• Ensure integrity, consistency, and governance of FPLM data for reliable reporting and decision-making
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational discipline
• Evaluate tooling investments against budget targets and identify opportunities for cost efficiency
• Maintain end-to-end lifecycle cost visibility to support informed decision-making and optimization
• Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance forecasting accuracy and cost management
• Develop and deliver executive-level operational and financial reporting with clear insights and recommendations
• Synthesize data into compelling narratives for leadership decisions and long-range planning

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5-7+ years in product development, operations, or analytics
• Experience in footwear or consumer product lifecycle preferred
• Advanced analytical capability, including Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with PLM systems (FPLM preferred)
• Strong process design, project management, and operational optimization skills
• Proven ability to model and analyze complex datasets and translate insights into actionable business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

What We'll 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.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing- No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work- Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks- Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. 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.
• Health and Wellness- There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:

Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.