Lead Global Product Line Manager, Equipment

Columbia Sportswear • Richmond, CA

68d • $117,400 - $196,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Equipment Product Line Manager takes the lead in driving the equipment category and creating seasonal product strategies. They execute on the development of seasonal line plans and ensure successful Go-to-Market activities globally. Leads the cross-functional teams to develop and drive the execution of the aligned vision of the product line that meets the needs of the consumer while driving profitable growth. Guides and influences cross-functional team members to drive product excellence and team performance that drives company growth initiatives around the globe. They are also responsible for managing the seasonal assortment data, analyzing market information, and keeping the go-to-market tools current and accurate. This role will work closely with the rest of Product Management, Sales, Direct-to-Consumer, and Marketing teams to ensure the merchandising and product direction is executed. Finally, responsibilities include data entry management and overall seasonal maintenance of PDM (PLM system) including communication of changes and continued accuracy of assortment plans. The Product Line Manager champions a product's introduction from conception through go-to-market launch and acts as the communication liaison on all details pertaining to the product line.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience working with data and systems or bachelor's degree in relevant field (Marketing, Business, Fashion).
• 2-4 years of work experience in product line management, preferably with equipment or hard goods.
• Strong attention to details and a stickler for accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and have excellent time management.
• Strong ability to work in multiple seasons across multiple channels at any given time.
• 5-8 years of experience with Merchandising is preferred but not required.
• PLM or other product management systems preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the efforts in the creation and execution of the mid- and long-term strategies for the business.
• Work cross-functionally and needs partnership and the support from key stakeholders in Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing.
• Builds the bottom-up seasonal line plan for a portion of the business.
• Ensures line plan creation results in the meeting or exceeding of revenue and productivity metrics.
• Participates and supports the team's efforts across all global waypoints and Go-to-Market activities.
• Plays a key role for the business's cross-functional product teams.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to the overall team.
• Partners with other functional peers to ensure teams are executing on the direction and priorities of the business.
• Provides commercial support for the US marketplace.
• Partners with Sales teams to ensure full alignment in product and pricing architecture.
• Ensures assortment tools have correct product details and are cross-functionally distributed.
• Works to enter, update and maintain all data in PDM as well as Line Plan worksheets.
• Ensure timely communication with cross-functional team on changes/shifts.
• Ensures the accuracy of the style and product line information in internal systems.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings.
• Partners with Marketing to disseminate information aiding in the creation of marketing collateral.
• Leads select product presentations with Marketing and Sales.
• Helps ensure critical gates and dates in the process are met.
• Participate in regional market trips and provide marketplace insights.
• Initiate seasonal hind sighting and assortment analytics.
• Entrepreneurial approach to understand the assigned marketplace.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account.
• Assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• Extensive wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous time off program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees