OluKai · 1 day ago
OluKai Product Line Manager
Irvine, California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expOluKai is a company that builds premium products for the ocean lifestyle. They are seeking a Product Line Manager responsible for defining, building, and managing the seasonal footwear line plan, collaborating with various departments to ensure product strategies are aligned with consumer insights and brand direction.
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Responsibilities
Build and manage the seasonal line plan for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with consumer insights, brand strategy, and financial goals
Write clear, strategic product briefs that articulate consumer targets, use cases, business needs, pricing, and margin requirements
Collaborate with Design and Development through all seasonal gates to ensure products meet creative intent, cost targets, and manufacturing feasibility
Maintain all seasonal tools and product data, including line sheets, SKU plans, colorways, costing, and channel assortments
Lead seasonal product presentations and reviews, providing clear rationale behind line decisions, strategy shifts, and product updates
Partner with Merchandising, Planning, Sales, and Brand to align assortment strategy, demand expectations, pricing, and storytelling
Monitor and analyze product performance, margin progression, and marketplace trends to inform future line decisions
Incorporate wholesale and DTC feedback to optimize assortments while protecting long-term franchise strategy
Ensure seasonal timelines, gates, and deliverables are met with clarity, accuracy, and cross-functional alignment
Support ongoing process and tool improvements that enhance efficiency across the product creation pipeline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Product Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in product line management, merchandising, or consumer product strategy (footwear or apparel preferred)
Strong understanding of consumer behavior, marketplace trends, and competitive landscapes
Proven experience partnering with Design and Development to deliver product against briefs, timelines, and margin targets
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills; comfortable with data, forecasting, and building insights-driven recommendations
Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills
Highly organized with strong project management capability and attention to detail
Proficiency with line management tools, spreadsheets, and PLM systems; familiarity with costing and pricing fundamentals
Passion for product creation, consumer-led thinking, and contributing to a strong brand point of view
Benefits
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
Company bonus program
5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
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
Company
OluKai
OluKai manufactures products for the ocean lifestyle, such as waterproof leather sandals, shoes, and boots.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.15M2010-02-16Debt Financing· $3.15M
Leadership Team
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Kerry Konrady
Chief Marketing Officer
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