Deckers Brands
Sr. Manager, Apparel Product Operations - Hoka
Full Time
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Portland, OR, United States of America
123,445 - 156,309 (Yearly)
Added 1 week, 2 days ago
Summary
LOCATION
Portland, OR
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience, 8+ years working in a Global Apparel organization, experience in managing Go-To-Market processes and Seasonal Calendars, excellent communication and project management skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the Apparel Product Creation Go-To-Market process and Seasonal Calendar, develop standardized tools for cross-functional teams, support global communication, and lead a team of Business Information Analysts to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
INDUSTRY
Apparel and Fashion
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Senior Manager, Apparel Product Operations - HOKA position focuses on overseeing the Apparel Product Creation Team's processes, ensuring effective collaboration across various departments and maintaining clear communication to achieve project goals and deadlines.
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: Senior Manager, Apparel Product Operations - HOKA
Reports to: Director, Product Operations - HOKA
Location: Portland, OR
Reports to: Director, Product Operations - HOKA
Location: Portland, OR
The Role
As Senior Manager, Apparel Product Operations – HOKA, you will be responsible for driving the inner workings of the HOKA Apparel Product Creation Team. This role will drive the establishment and maintenance of the Apparel Product calendar, alignment of cross-functional teams and deliverables, and assisting in the creation and communication of the Go-To-Market (GTM) process in partnership with key stakeholders across Apparel and Footwear: Product Line Management, Product Development, Design, Color, Testing, Merchandising, Marketing, Planning, etc. You will be responsible for creating tools and implementing best practices of collaboration used by Global and Regional teams each season to drive Global consistency and cross-functional clarity.
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
The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:
- Manage and maintain the Apparel Product Creation Go-To-Market process and Seasonal Calendar to ensure all key milestones and deliverables are up-to-date and clearly communicated to all Global and Regional stakeholders. Ability to translate the Go-To-Market process and Seasonal Calendar into detailed processes and procedures, achieving proactive planning and timely completion necessary to successfully execute Go-To-Market deliverables, delivery of commercial samples and production.
- Develop, communicate, and help clarify ways of working, decision rights, objectives and outcomes of milestone meetings to cross-functional Global and Regional stakeholders.
- Support the development of standardized tools that enable Product Line Management, Product Development, Design, Color, Testing, Merchandising, Marketing, and Planning to deliver consistent and clear execution. Support issue resolution and support in driving alignment among cross-functional stakeholders regarding opportunities to improve operational excellence within the organization.
- Manage a growing team of Business Information Analysts (BIA) to ensure clear Global communication and hitting deadlines with 100% accuracy in PLM systems in tandem with Product Line Management and Product Development teams.
Who You Are
- Strong team work ethic, proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
- Adaptable and resourceful problem-solver, capable of quickly identifying and resolving challenges in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized with exceptional time management skills, consistently meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively
We’d love to hear from people with
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of experience
- 8+ years experience working in a Global Apparel organization across functions such as Operations, Product, Marketing, Creative, Merchandising, Sales, Finance, Consumer Insights or Consumer Lifecycle Management
- Experience managing Go-To-Market process and Seasonal Calendar is preferable
- Strong communication skills and ability to navigate and influence challenging conversations with leadership and cross-functional teams
- Understand the inner workings of a Brand and how a season is designed, developed and executed cross-functionally across Product Line Management, Product Development, Design, Color, Testing, Merchandising, Marketing, and Planning, in partnership with Global and Regional Teams
- Excellent project management and organization skills with impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and adjust in a dynamic, fast-changing environment while driving results and maintaining a high level of accountability
- Direct experience with managing multiple projects, timelines and deliverables
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.
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 of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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