November 19, 2024

OluKai-Kaenon-melin-Roark

Irvine

FULL TIME

OluKai Ecommerce Merchandise Manager

Who We Are:
At Olu Kai, 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 Olu Kai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life.

Our customers and staff embody the connection between people and the ocean; it is our Culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture and are passionate about providing premium products and services to our customers.

About The Role:
In this role, you will drive the success of the Olu Kai e-commerce business as the Manager of Merchandising. As the manager, you will develop the assortment strategies that inspire our customers for both our website and Amazon store front.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop and drive merchandise assortments that meet customer needs that are aligned with the overall company strategy, resulting in increased earnings for the North America e-commerce business.
Drive the product and design team to create products for the e-commerce business. Help create briefs and identify key consumer moments where special product capsules or collaborations are needed outside of the commercial line plan.
Work hand in hand with the Buy Planner to ensure key programs are supported and backed with inventory to the category and overall sales plan.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and Performance Marketing to drive demand through compelling digital ad and web content for the products you have merchandised.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by market, channel, division, and department.
Hindsight seasonal performance and deliver to the cross-functional teams to help improve performance for future seasons.
Communicate product sales results to the manager and cross-functional team every week.
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.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in buying, planning, or merchandising with at least 3 years in a management role.
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.
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.

Location: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office, in Irvine, CA. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

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: Olu Kai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark
Company bonus program
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
Olu Kai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days
Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hr@arch-cos.com. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.