Director, Materials & Digital Operations

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, materials science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience in footwear or apparel
• 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
• Proven financial acumen, including development and management of departmental budgets
• 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
• Financial Planning and wellbeing
• Time away from work
• Extras, discounts and perks
• Growth and Development
• Health and Wellness