Product Line Management Specialist II - Men's Performance Apparel

Columbia Sportswear • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company. The Product Line Management Specialist II supports the development and execution of seasonal product strategies for Men's Performance Apparel. This role partners closely with Senior Product Line Managers, Design, Development, Merchandising, Planning, and Regional teams to build consumer-focused assortments that meet business objectives and strengthen brand equity. The Product Line Management Specialist II plays a key role in seasonal line planning, product creation, Go-to-Market readiness, and product lifecycle management. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions while managing seasonal deliverables.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Product Line Management, Merchandising, Product Creation, Buying, or a related field.
• Experience supporting seasonal product assortments and product creation processes.
• Understanding of marketplace trends, consumer insights, and competitive dynamics.
• Familiarity with wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce business models preferred.
• Understanding of the product creation process from concept through commercialization.
• Experience creating product briefs, assortment tools, line plans, or seasonal presentations.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Design, Development, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and regional teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to keep teams informed and aligned.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and product management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of product information with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail across product information, pricing, colorways, naming, and presentations.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to navigate changing priorities and timelines.
• Presentation and storytelling capabilities.
• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn, seek feedback, and continuously improve.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about product, apparel, and the outdoor industry.
• Consumer-focused and energized by bringing innovative products to market.
• Highly collaborative and effective at building cross-functional relationships.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities across overlapping seasons.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and executional excellence.
• Curious and eager to learn the full product lifecycle.
• Comfortable using data and insights to support product recommendations.
• An effective communicator who can clearly articulate information, risks, and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of seasonal line plans aligned to category strategies, consumer needs, and business objectives.
• Partner with Design and Product Creation teams to help identify product opportunities and bring compelling product concepts to market.
• Create and manage product briefs, line plans, and assortment tools that clearly communicate product objectives and seasonal priorities.
• Support assortment management by maintaining line architecture tools, product segmentation, pricing information, and seasonal product data.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities throughout the product creation process to ensure milestones and deliverables remain on track.
• Support seasonal Go-to-Market activities, including presentations, sell-in tools, product knowledge materials, and keylook reviews.
• Maintain accuracy across PLM systems, line plans, presentations, pricing, colorways, and product attributes.
• Manage sample tracking, product updates, seasonal communication, and operational workflows to support efficient product creation.
• Contribute ideas to improve team processes, tools, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across Design, Development, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and regional teams to ensure alignment throughout the season.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life Insurance
• disability
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed