Jobright.ai is an AI-powered career platform that helps you discover verified jobs directly from employer sites across the U.S. and tailor your applications with ease. Please note: Jobright is not a staffing agency and does not hire for these roles directly. Job Summary: Deckers Brands is committed to delivering exceptional business results and fostering an inclusive workplace. As the Manager of Global Merchandising for HOKA, you will support seasonal directives and initiatives across global markets, focusing on product planning, pricing strategies, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive brand priorities and consumer-driven assortments. Responsibilities: • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s Degree. • 5+ years of merchandising experience in both the DTC and Wholesale channels. • 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. Preferred: • Strong experience in the footwear and apparel industry preferred. Company: Footwear & Apparel Company Founded in 1973, the company is headquartered in Goleta, California, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Public Company. Deckers Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.