[Hiring] Director, Materials & Digital Operations @Deckers Brands

Role Description

As the Director, Materials & Digital Operations, you will provide strategic leadership across all Deckers Brands, enabling scalable, responsible, and data-driven decisions that shape the future of our materials and digital operations. You’ll partner closely with sourcing, ESG, and internal assurance teams to align supplier strategies, strengthen governance, and advance sustainability and compliance outcomes. Your leadership will drive enterprise digital transformation through automation, PLM governance, and digital asset management, improving accuracy, efficiency, and supply chain visibility across our global brands.

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

• Develop and execute cross-brand procurement strategies, including vendor scorecards, rebate programs, forecasting, and supplier negotiations to drive cost optimization and year-over-year savings.
• Lead the integration of AI-driven automation, PLM, cloud systems, and 3D technologies to standardize workflows, strengthen data integrity, and bridge physical and digital material processes.
• Partner with Material Costing, Sourcing, IT, and global teams in the US and Asia to align supplier strategies, improve visibility, and ensure seamless execution across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Lead FlexPLM and Digital Asset Management (DAM) capabilities as they relate to materials, 3D assets, and product creation workflows, driving digital transformation and cross-brand consistency.
• Establish and maintain materials-centric data governance by overseeing PLM and DAM libraries, material attributes, 3D assets, and BOM structures to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Drive adoption and business enablement by partnering with IT and cross-functional SMEs to deliver training, evolve material libraries, and ensure PLM solutions support commercial effectiveness, compliance, and sustainability.
• Partner with ESG and Internal Audit teams to integrate responsible sourcing practices, strengthen sustainability initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead evaluation and validation of sustainable material alternatives, collaborating with preferred vendors and internal teams to advance innovation and cross-brand adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement across materials processes, 3D-enabled digital product creation, data governance, and sustainability-aligned standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, materials science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in footwear or apparel; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, materials, or digital product development within a global footwear or apparel organization.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience overseeing cross-functional teams and driving complex strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute enterprise-level strategies that enable meaningful organizational change and operational transformation.
• Proven financial acumen, including development and management of departmental budgets, balancing cost efficiency with long-term strategic objectives.
• Extensive experience in supply chain management and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on material quality, supplier capability, and sustainability standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost control, vendor relationship management, implementation of vendor scorecards, and negotiation of commercial terms and contracts.
• Proven experience advancing sustainable materials through innovation and implementation, including familiarity with HIGG or comparable platforms, traceability tools, and industry testing standards.
• Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration with experience managing multiple product categories, development calendars, and regional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications with advanced, hands-on expertise in FlexPLM or equivalent PLM systems supporting materials and 3D workflows.
• Advanced problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across diverse audiences and lead change.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary Information

$154,700.00 - $208,800.00. The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Goleta, California (Remote). 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.