Junior Product Line Manager (m/f/d)

BIRKENSTOCK; Köln; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRKENSTOCK, a global footwear brand headquartered in Linz am Rhein, is seeking a hands-on product management support role in Köln. You will assist in end-to-end product management within the Classics collection, working with PLM, design and development teams to translate insights into actions.

You will apply knowledge of range planning, data management and MS Office to support KPIs, margins and line efficiency while contributing to presentations and day-to-day administration.

Qualifications

• Commercial studies or training in footwear, fashion or sports.
• Professional experience in a similar position.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Range Planning Systems & Data Management.
• Profficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of global consumer and competitor insights.
• Understand key brand objectives and support seasonal category initiatives.
• Support end-to-end product management in conjunction with the PLM team and Director.
• Franchise and Model Line Management responsibility within the Classics collection.
• Assist in supporting Product KPI’s – RRP, Target COG’s setting, margin and Line efficiency.
• Support with the collection development process in close cooperation with PLM, design and development.
• Support with presentations for various categories.
• Centric system maintenance and General Day to Day Administration.

Skills

MS Office

Fluent in English

German a plus

Education

Commercial studies or training in footwear/fashion/sports

Tools

Range Planning Systems & Data Management

Job description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR NEW PAIR OF SHOES:

• Demonstrate understanding of global consumer and competitor insights
• Understand key brand objectives and support seasonal category initiatives
• Support end-to-end product management in conjunction with the PLM team and Director
• Franchise and Model Line Management responsibility within the Classics collection
• Assist in supporting Product KPI’s – RRP, Target COG’s setting, margin and Line efficiency
• Support with the collection development process in close cooperation with PLM, design and development
• Support with presentations for various categories
• Centric system maintenance and General Day to Day Administration

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Commercial studies or training/study in the areas of footwear, fashion or sports
• Professional experience in a similar position
• Fluent in English, German is an advantage
• Knowledge of Range Planning Systems & Data Management
• Profficiency in MS Office

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is.