Associate, Apparel Merchandising - Global HOKA

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Financial planning and wellbeing

Time away from work to recharge

Extras, discounts and perks

Growth and development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Deckers Brands is seeking an Associate, Apparel Merchandising – Global HOKA to support the Global Merchandising team in executing seasonal directives and key initiatives across the global marketplace, including both DTC and Wholesale channels.

You will assist line planning, seasonal assortment creation, and merchandising tools throughout the go-to-market process, partnering with cross-functional teams to align product, brand, and commercial priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3+ years of merchandising experience across DTC and Wholesale.
• Strong analytics to interpret sales, inventory and marketplace data.
• Proficiency in Excel and merchandising/planning tools.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute milestones within the global merchandising calendar.
• Maintain merchandising tools across multiple seasons.
• Manage multiple seasons ensuring on-time delivery of milestones.
• Use consumer and marketplace insights to inform product and strategy.
• Collaborate with Product and Demand Creation teams.
• Partner with Sr. Manager to translate competitive insights into actions.
• Review sales and inventory trends with Brand Planning partners for in-season strategies.
• Foster cross-functional relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Matrixed organisation experience

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Merchandising/planning tools

Job description

About the Role

The Associate, Apparel Merchandising – Global HOKA supports the Global Merchandising team in executing seasonal directives and key initiatives across the global marketplace, including both DTC and Wholesale channels. The role supports 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. The focus is on consumer-driven assortments, pricing strategies, and market insights, ensuring business goals are met and supporting seasonal handoffs for regional partners. The position reports to the Director of Apparel, Global Merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

• 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, organisation, 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 and staying current on industry trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape to support product and merchandising strategies.
• Support ongoing feedback loops with Product and Demand Creation teams, using marketplace and business results to inform future opportunities.
• 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.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-3+ years of merchandising experience supporting both DTC and Wholesale channels.
• 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 organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience working within a matrixed organisation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within the performance, athletic, outdoor, or consumer products industry is preferred.

Workplace

Hybrid working in Portland, OR, typically three times per week in the office, Tuesday to Thursday.

Salary

$66,000.00 – $89,100.00, The estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in Portland, Oregon. Individual pay is determined by location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and bonuses, with a variety of compensation programs designed to foster career development and reward success.
• Financial planning and wellbeing support, including plans to help protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future.
• Time away from work to be with family, focus on health, or recharge.
• Extras, discounts, and perks, including generous discounts and community-based programs.
• Growth and development opportunities, with extensive support for personal and professional development.
• Health and wellness programs and offerings that support a healthy lifestyle at work and at play.

About the Company

Deckers Brands states that Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self and is valued and supported as a whole person, at work and beyond. The company says this promise is how it continues to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around it. Deckers Brands celebrates diversity of background, experiences, and unique identity, and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees can Come as They Are, believing that different perspectives make the company truly Better Together.