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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Product Line Manager II to join the Global Apparel Accessories Headwear team. An ideal PLM II is a collaborative teammate with a history of excellence and phenomenal attention to detail. You will need strong organizational skills, a drive to learn and the ability to adapt quickly. A passion for serving our consumers is a must. We are looking for someone who will partner effectively with diverse teams and can support our team by creatively solving problems.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The Global Apparel Accessories Product Creation team manages the Headwear, Socks, Bags and Equipment product portfolio. This role will play a key role in supporting the Headwear team on all aspects of the product creation process.  

You’ll be working with the Product Management Team and a cross-functional team (Merchandising, Design and Technical Design) on the Headwear creation process from brief to final product approval. You will ensure the Product Team hits all Game Plan Dates by helping to prepare for meetings (sample set-up, document preparation, managing pre-read documents, recapping meetings, etc.). Clear and accurate communication and data management is critical for this role, including owning communicating changes to the triad and key partners. You will be responsible for sample organization and tracking.

As our PLM II, you will be the voice of the consumer, keeping a pulse on relevant trends with an emphasis on sport and streetwear culture through the lens of Headwear.

You will collaborate with the Merchandising team to create impactful presentations to effectively hand over the line to our Geo partners.

You will manage the product creation workflow through data management and effective collaboration across cross-functional triad partners. You will be delivering on key dates and holding yourself accountable to be a great teammate. Data accuracy in key documents is critical: Visual Line Plans, Sales Tools, Miro Boards, Change Logs.

In addition, you will learn how to analyze various business metrics to help you plan and manage the line with your Product Management team. You will work with the category information analyst to confirm the accuracy of the information in the MMX system (i.e., FOB, landed costs, targeted wholesale prices, forecasted units). You will help manage the three-year line plan.

A typical day/week includes ensuring the accuracy of the information in key systems, sample management, participating in and conducting meetings, and providing clear communication to guide cross-functional teams thru critical checkpoints. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

We work closely with our Product Management and Merchandising teammates, Design and Tech Development, Planning, and Operational teams to manage the product creation cycle.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 2 years of related experience in a product-related role
• Ability to manage multiple product creation timelines
• Passion for Sport and Lifestyle Headwear
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic; takes the initiative and is proactive
• A sense of curiosity and an eagerness to learn
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to drive consensus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations (efficient in Keynote, Miro, PPT, etc.)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.