Product Associate, Apparel - HOKA

Deckers•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Role As a Product Associate for HOKA Apparel and Accessories, you’ll be at the heart of our product creation process. This entry-level, hands-on role is perfect for someone eager to build a strong foundation in product management and make a direct impact on our team’s success. You’ll work closely with product leadership and cross-functional partners, gaining exposure to Product, Merchandising, Planning, and more, while helping us inspire a world of athletes to fly over the earth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ years related experience in retail/wholesale, product line design and/or development, merchandising (fashion footwear preferred)
Experience performing administrative tasks, managing project calendars, and executing against deadlines
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines
Demonstrate authenticity through honesty, integrity, and courage
Value diverse perspectives and leverage team talents to achieve goals
Drive strategy and cultivate innovation to maintain competitive advantage
Demonstrate accountability for results through prioritization, planning, and execution
Build connection by communicating and collaborating across teams and communities

Responsibilities

Serve as the backbone of organization and information implementation for the HOKA Apparel and Accessories PLM Team
Create and maintain global line sheets and data in Flex PLM
Translate product line representation into Flex PLM, ensuring accuracy of style numbers, pricing, color codes, features, and benefits
Maintain ownership and act as point person for drops, adds, and line changes
Communicate line updates downstream with global merchandising team
Organize sales sample purchase orders each season with Global Sales Sample (logistics) team
Identify, develop, and implement techniques to improve productivity and efficiencies, including sample archiving and organization systems
Lead the organization of product room and coordination of samples
Support key events and meetings, including sample sales, milestone meetings, and sales conferences
Mandatory in-office presence prior to and during GTM gates and sample arrival weeks