As the Lead Buyer DTC for HOKA, you will lead the merchandising and assortment strategy across e‑Comm and Retail, ensuring product selections and seasonal assortments align with category and commercial strategy
Job Summary
As the Lead Buyer DTC for HOKA, you will lead the merchandising and assortment strategy across e‑Comm and Retail, ensuring product selections and seasonal assortments align with category and commercial strategy.
Deckers offers extensive opportunities for personal and professional development including a Global Mentorship Programme, a hybrid and flexible working environment, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The role requires building strong cross-functional relationships and collaborating with teams across Retail, e‑Comm, Planning, Marketing, and Global teams to maximize commercial performance and support HOKA’s EMEA growth objectives.
Matching Summary
As the Lead Buyer DTC for HOKA, you will lead the merchandising and assortment strategy across e‑Comm and Retail, ensuring product selections and seasonal assortments align with category and commercial strategy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
merchandising within sports industry
omni-channel merchandising strategy
cross-functional collaboration
SKU-level forecasting and planning
range architecture and assortment planning
proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Nice-to-have
experience with Adobe editor/photoshop
fluency in additional European languages
strong numerate and problem-solving skills
dynamic and forward thinking
flexible and adaptable to change
creative approach to challenges
Key Requirements
experience in merchandising role in sports industry