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Please apply directly to OluKai for this role.

About the job

At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy.

We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers.

About The Role:

In this role, you will drive the success of the OluKai Direct To Consumer Ecommerce and Stores business as the Manager of Merchandising and Inventory. As the manager, you will develop the assortment strategies that inspire our customers, and the financial and inventory management strategies to meet the OluKai customers’ needs at the right time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Merchandising and Financial Planning:

• Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet DTC customer needs that are aligned to the overall company strategy, resulting in increased earnings for the NA Ecommerce, US Stores, and UK business.
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by market, channel, division, and department.
• Oversee the success of preseason sales and inventory plans by division and category that support product strategies.
• Build out a strong OTB process that keeps all functions focused on in-season priorities and adjusting future strategies as needed.
• Reconcile top down to bottom-up division/category plans.
• Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy meeting.
• Reforecast sales and manage inventories for all styles to meet department financial goals.
• Communicate product sales results and forecasts to manager and cross functional team on a weekly basis.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross functional team (Marketing, Product, Site Merchandising, Business Intelligence, Sourcing), setting expectations around prioritization and best practices around key deliverables.

Functional Structure, Talent Development, and Standard Operating Process:

• Build a strong Merchandising/Planning team that maximizes decision power versus tactical execution.
• Strategically set up the team for success, utilizing their strengths coupled with teaching/coaching as needed.
• Define clear KPI’s for each milestone that define the success of the business.
• Develop tools and reporting that delivers the needs of pre-season and in-season management of the business.
• Ensure the successful delivery of expectations across each milestone of the business.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional business partners as Merchandising and Planning expert to develop strong S&OP, that is scalable as the company grows.
• Clearly communicate product priorities and measures of success to meet or exceed financial goals.
• Lead cross-functionally as the Business expert to ensure proper communication of DTC inventory risks and opportunities. Drive collaboration on related strategies to maximize total business opportunities.
• Build out and lead OTB, to provide regular reports on in-season selling trends and weekly/monthly variance to plan by category/style, in addition to seasonal recaps communicated across departments.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and Performance Marketing to drive demand through compelling digital ad and web content.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, or merchandising (OMNI experience preferred).
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Thrive in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to implement and learn new systems and process with urgency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with retail allocation software is a plus.
• Goal-oriented, with high standards of honesty, ethics, and personal accountability.
• Awareness of market trends and consumer tastes.
• Prefer knowledge of consumer goods in a lifestyle/footwear market.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, ever-changing environment.
• Ability to tell a concise story behind large data.
• Ability and passion for making data driven decisions.
• Highly organized and capable of being the functional expert on cross-functional teams.
• Brings a winning mindset to a collaborative team environment.
• Moves urgently behind a purpose for the team.
• Drive for results.
• Full Circle Experience – preferred.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90,000-125,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Location: This is an in-office hybrid position, minimum of 3 days per week in office, in Irvine, CA. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday – Thursday.
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts.
• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark.
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
• Wellness program, including but not limited to in-office gym and group fitness classes.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines.
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year.
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations.
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle.
• OluKai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days.
• Dog friendly office.

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