Associate Global Product Manager - Soft Goods

Pentland Brands•Long Beach, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pentland Brands is a global family business with iconic active and lifestyle brands. At Speedo, product must perform beyond aesthetics, supporting movement, comfort, and confidence for swimmers of all levels. The Associate Global Product Manager - Softgoods is responsible for driving product strategy to meet merchandising objectives, revenue, and target goals. This role collaborates cross-functionally to bring product lines to market efficiently and profitably, adhering to line plans and the product calendar. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Speedo, its culture, and its products.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in merchandising, planning, or product creation within apparel, swimwear, or sporting goods.
Experience interpreting consumer insights and market trends.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
A genuine interest in swimwear, competitive swimming, and global consumer trends.

Nice To Haves

Ideally previous experience in PLM system, specifically DeSL.

Responsibilities

Execute merchandising plans and strategies for competitive, fitness, and recreational swimwear categories.
Assist with cross-functional coordination between Product Merchandising, Design, Development, Marketing, and Brand teams.
Support consumer insights integration by sharing feedback and data with the team.
Maintain and update global line plans in the PLM system (DeSL), ensuring accuracy and version control.
Prepare and organize design and development briefs for internal teams.
Conduct competitor research and compile findings to identify trends and opportunities.
Track category trends and consumer behaviors and share updates with the team.
Help create seasonal presentations, GTM tools, and launch decks.
Assist with preparation for sales meetings and key account presentations.
Manage global salesman sample (SMS) ordering and tracking process.
Support pricing analysis and documentation in partnership with the merchandising team.
Monitor deadlines and deliverables to ensure alignment with the global merchandising calendar.
Provide administrative support for PLM workflow improvements in collaboration with IT and Product Operations.