Seasonal line selection and financial target management
The role involves formulating long-term merchandising strategies and overseeing the Japan Omni Merchandising GTM calendar to meet all deliverables timely
Job Summary
The role involves formulating long-term merchandising strategies and overseeing the Japan Omni Merchandising GTM calendar to meet all deliverables timely.
This position requires leading cross-functional teamwork and serving as the key liaison between the Japan team and global merchandising, product, brand planning, and marketing teams.
The Senior Manager will lead, guide, and grow the HOKA Japan Brand merchandising team by providing coaching, training, and career development support.
Matching Summary
The role involves formulating long-term merchandising strategies and overseeing the Japan Omni Merchandising GTM calendar to meet all deliverables timely.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Long-term merchandising strategy formulation
Cross-functional team leadership
Seasonal line selection and financial target management
Wholesale and DTC channel merchandising
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
English business communication
Travel within Japan and to the US
Nice-to-have
Coaching and career development
Analytical and numeracy skills
Problem-solving and planning skills
Negotiation and relationship building
Knowledge of product trends and consumer behavior
Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset
Knowledge of costing, product safety, QA and compliance
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
10+ years product merchandising experience
5+ years people management experience
Experience with wholesale sporting goods or fashion accounts
Experience working with finance on price and margin analysis