Hoka Lifestyle Footwear, Manager, Global Merchandising

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Job Title: Manager, Global Merchandising-Hoka Lifestyle Footwear

Reports to: Director, Global Merchandising, Lifestyle - HOKA

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

The Role

Our Mission at HOKA is to deliver the best product, defy convention, innovate fearlessly, operate thoughtfully, and inspire people to move. Our Vision: To Empower a World of Athletes to Fly over the Earth.

As the Global Merchandising Manager, HOKA Lifestyle Footwear, you will support and execute the HOKA seasonal directives and key initiatives across the global marketplace, inclusive of both the DTC and Wholesale channels. Your scope of responsibility includes product line plan architecture, price tiering, and franchise management through each key go-to-market gate. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive brand priorities and concepts through a comprehensive go-to-market process, ensuring alignment with business goals and focusing on consumer-driven assortments, pricing strategies, and market insights.

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

• Merchandising Execution & Strategy:
  • Ensure all key milestones and deliverables within the go-to-market calendar are met on time and within scope.
  • Develop seasonal product line plans that align with financial targets and KPIs.
  • Define category distribution and segmentation strategies across global markets.
  • Execute franchise management plans and build seasonal assortments to drive annual sales volume.
  • Deliver comprehensive End of Season (EOS) reviews and maintain an ongoing feedback loop with Product and Demand Creation teams.
  • Identify opportunities to grow category sales and regularly assess the competitive landscape.
  • Continuously review sales performance and inventory to inform in-season strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Serve as a liaison between Global Product, Brand Planning, Regional Merchandising, Brand, and other key teams.
  • Leverage data to support decision-making and influence others to align on key priorities.
  • Manage the execution of multiple seasons, ensuring all deliverables are met on time.
  • Lead by example in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Consumer-Centric Focus:
  • Support the brand’s focus on delivering a consumer-obsessed, omni-channel experience.
  • Work with regional teams to gather insights on consumer preferences and ensure insights are incorporated into global and regional input templates.
• Performance Category Sensibility & Industry Knowledge:
  • Create product assortments that align with key business metrics and brand priorities.
  • Support category growth strategies to meet short- and long-term business goals.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of merchandising experience in both the DTC and Wholesale channels.
• Strong experience in the footwear and apparel industry preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Ability to set priorities, foster cohesion, and provide motivation for a unified marketplace view.
• Ability to make focused decisions based on brand integrity and company values.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple projects with adherence to deadlines.
• Self-motivated and confident decision-making.
• Experience in a matrix organization.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
• Willing and able to travel 10-15% annually.

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.
   

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.