Category Management Coordinator
About The Position
The Category Management Coordinator for HEYDUDE reports to the Director of Category Management and supports the execution of seasonal and long-term category initiatives through strong analytical, organizational, and coordination support. This role partners closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams to help bring consumer-right, relevant product assortments to market while maintaining strong process discipline and data integrity. This is an execution-focused role designed for an early-career category or merchandising professional looking to grow within a fast-paced, consumer- and product-led environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- 0-3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, product, or a related role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support category and product decisions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, lookups, and charts) and PowerPoint.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of seasonal category plans through data analysis, reporting, and coordination of key milestones.
- Assist in compiling and maintaining consumer, market, and competitor insights to support category decisions.
- Prepare and maintain seasonal tools, product briefs, assortment documentation, and line plan materials to support Design, Development, and Channel Merchandising partners.
- Coordinate cross-functional alignment by managing calendars, meeting preparation, recaps, and follow-up actions.
- Track category performance metrics, including sales, margin, product mix, and SKU productivity, and support reporting and insights.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency of category data, tools, and systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support operational efficiency by reinforcing timelines, processes, and communication across teams.
- Own sample management for the inline team by gender.
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- life and AD&D coverage
- short and long-term disability coverage
- paid time off
- employee assistance
- participation in a 401k program that includes company match
- many other additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
