Product Line Manager II, Global Apparel Energy

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Energy Apparel team manages all the apparel that drives authentic connections with our most discerning consumers, helping them fall and stay in love with new ideas from the Brand. This role supports all aspects of the product creation process, and you will work with external collaborators, inline product management, merchandising, materials, development, and sourcing teams on the apparel creation process from line planning through final product approval. The candidate will conduct research on our product, consumer and marketplace, and lead product creation workflow and data, maintain product tools and effectively collaborate across functional partners. You will deliver on key dates and hold yourself accountable to be a great teammate. In addition to supporting the Product Managers you will provide systems and process support. A typical week will include ensuring the accuracy of information in key systems, product sample management, participating in and leading meetings and providing clear communication to guide our cross functional team through critical checkpoints. You will ensure data is accurate for all styles and aspects of the entire line through system management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Merchandising, or related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
2+ years of validated experience in a relevant role.
Ability to prioritize across multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong organizational skills.
Outstanding attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to drive consensus.
Demonstrated history of excellence, curiosity and proactive problem solving.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

Passion for crafting outstanding product.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Ability to partner effectively with diverse teams around the globe and across the Nike value chain.
Listening skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the product creation process.
Conduct research on product, consumer, and marketplace.
Lead product creation workflow and data.
Maintain product tools.
Effectively collaborate across functional partners.
Deliver on key dates.
Provide systems and process support.
Ensure the accuracy of information in key systems.
Manage product samples.
Participate in and lead meetings.
Provide clear communication to guide the cross-functional team through critical checkpoints.
Ensure data is accurate for all styles and aspects of the entire line through system management.