Product Line Manager, Outerwear
About The Position
The Senior Product Line Manager plays a critical role in driving the outerwear category and creating seasonal product strategies. The role develops seasonal line plans and supports successful global go-to-market activities. It leads cross-functional teams in executing an aligned product-line vision that meets consumer needs and drives profitable growth, while guiding team members toward product excellence and company growth initiatives. The position manages seasonal assortment data, analyzes market information, and maintains accurate go-to-market tools. Working closely with Product Creation, Direct-to-Consumer, and Marketing, the Product Line Manager helps ensure merchandising and product direction are executed. Responsibilities include managing data entry and seasonal maintenance in PDM, communicating changes, and maintaining accurate assortment plans. The role champions products from conception through launch and serves as the communication liaison for product-line details. This is a hybrid position based at the company's headquarters in Richmond, California, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience working with data and systems, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Business, or Fashion.
- 2–4 years of work experience in product line management, preferably in outerwear or technical apparel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to multitask, organize work, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work across multiple seasons and channels at the same time.
- Ability to work successfully with internal and external teams and provide accurate direction and goals.
- Collaborative, teamwork-oriented approach.
- Enthusiasm for outdoor products and experience using them.
- Ability to represent and champion the Mountain Hardwear brand.
Nice To Haves
- 3–5 years of merchandising experience; preferred but not required.
- Experience with PLM or other product management systems; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the creation and execution of mid- and long-term business strategies through business, marketplace, and consumer research and analysis.
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to align priorities.
- Build bottom-up seasonal line plans for a portion of the business, incorporating consumer insights, strategic goals, and marketplace trends.
- Ensure line plans meet or exceed revenue and productivity metrics, align with the brand vision, and meet customer needs globally.
- Support global waypoints and go-to-market activities, meeting deliverables and deadlines defined by the brand's master calendar.
- Play a key role on cross-functional product teams and hold teams accountable to business direction and priorities.
- Identify best practices to improve communication, operational efficiency, processes, tools, and working relationships.
- Provide commercial support for the US marketplace and help create and execute marketplace segmentation across Wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce channels.
- Partner with Sales to align product and pricing architecture with the marketplace, support sell-in assets, and represent the assortment at pre-line and key-account meetings.
- Maintain accurate product details and assortment tools, distribute them cross-functionally, and capture and update changes promptly.
- Enter, update, and maintain data in PDM, Line Plan worksheets, and Line Architecture Tools.
- Communicate changes and shifts to cross-functional teams in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate style and product-line information in internal systems throughout the creation process.
- Participate in team, staff, and other meetings to support communication about process and product issues.
- Partner with Marketing to provide information for marketing collateral, including hangtags, packaging, and point-of-sale materials.
- Lead selected product presentations with Marketing and Sales.
- Help ensure critical process gates and dates are met and that data and updates are coordinated and completed by deadlines.
- Participate in regional market trips and provide marketplace insights.
- Initiate seasonal hindsight reviews and assortment analytics.
- Develop an informed understanding of the assigned marketplace, including regional differences across distribution channels.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services
- Free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling through EAP+
- Wellness benefits
- Employee discounts
- Generous time-off program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
