Asst. Manager, Product Line

NEW ERA CAP LLC • Buffalo, NY

14d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Line Management team is responsible for the complete execution and go-to-market process of all custom headwear for New Era’s largest key account. By delivering exceptional account management, this role partners closely with multiple cross functional teams, internally and externally, to drive seamless and efficient communication. The role of Asst. Manager, Product Line oversees and executes cross-departmental go-to-market tasks, from line plan creation through product launch.

Requirements

• Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally; ability to present to large groups and leading weekly meetings
• Must be a proactive self-starter, maintaining extremely detail-oriented organization
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and independently prioritize work without missing critical deadlines
• Ability to proactively manage change with urgency and persistence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Business Management, Product Development, Merchandising or related field preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree considered
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Product Development or Product Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• High-level understanding of licensed sports marketplace or relevant field experience preferred
• Experience with SAP and PLM preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the product life cycle of all custom product for New Era’s largest account
• Manage daily communication with multiple cross functional partners, internally and externally
• Maintain high volume of SKUs at different stages of the product life cycle, ensuring timeliness of multiple deadlines at a time
• Lead the direction of priorities for cross-functional teams assisting in the product build
• Deliver product pricing and margin recommendations in alignment with manager direction
• Create product line plans for a variety of collection types and consumers
• Lead innovation and process improvements within the department to drive clearer, more efficient results in all areas Provide regular and ad hoc reports through SAP/BI on a regular basis
• Lead cross-training within department
• Provide regular and ad hoc reports on a regular basis
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• a generous PTO policy
• world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth
• paid parking
• exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear
• professional development opportunities right here on-site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees