Associate, Apparel Merchandising - Global HOKA

Associate, Apparel Merchandising - Global HOKA (Finance) At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. Job Title: Associate, Apparel Merchandising - Global HOKA Reports to: Director of Apparel, Global Merchandising Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid) Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday - Thursday The Role As an Associate, Apparel Merchandising for Global HOKA, you'll support the Merchandising team in executing seasonal directives and key initiatives across the global marketplace, including both DTC and Wholesale channels. You'll support line planning, seasonal assortment creation, and merchandising tools throughout the go-to-market process while partnering with cross-functional teams to align product, brand, and commercial priorities. Your focus will be on consumer-driven assortments, pricing strategies, and market insights, ensuring business goals are met and supporting seasonal handoffs for regional partners. 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 Execute key milestones and deliverables within the global merchandising calendar, ensuring timely completion and high-quality execution Manage and maintain merchandising tools across multiple seasons, including creation, updates, organization, file management, and communication with key partners Manage multiple seasons simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution and on-time delivery of key merchandising milestones Bring a consumer-first mindset to all work, leveraging marketplace insights to support informed merchandising decisions Support ongoing feedback loops with Product and Demand Creation teams, using marketplace and business results to inform future opportunities Stay current on industry trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape to support product and merchandising strategies Partner with the Sr. Manager to assess competitive insights and translate learnings into actionable recommendations Review sales performance and inventory trends with Brand Planning partners to support in-season strategies and business recaps Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams through proactive communication and collaboration Partner with the Operations Lead to maintain merchandising calendars and communicate key updates to stakeholders Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while demonstrating adaptability, ownership, and teamwork Who You Are Bachelor's degree 2-3+ years of merchandising experience supporting both DTC and Wholesale channels Experience within the performance, athletic, outdoor, or consumer products industry preferred Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales, inventory, and marketplace performance data Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and merchandising/planning tools Proven ability to develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across multiple teams Focused decision-making guided by brand integrity and company values Strong communication and presentation skills Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Self-motivated with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Experience working within a matrixed organization 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. $66,000.00 - $89,100.00 The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in: Portland, Oregon 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deckers America, LLC. in