Associate Product Line Manager

TravisMathew, LLC; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TravisMathew is seeking an Associate Product Line Manager to own product line strategy in select categories and drive essential initiatives. You will manage timelines, ensure data accuracy in systems, and serve as a liaison across teams to deliver compelling product line plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business-related fields and at least 3 years of merchandising or product management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience in business, merchandising, or product management.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in merchandising or product line management.
• Experience with pricing, sales analysis, and lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide product management support for essential and seasonal lines including pricing, analyzing sales, forecast, and competitor data, PLM system maintenance, building sku plans, supporting lifecycle and franchise management.
• Support product lifecycle including release and retirement
• Manage product timelines to ensure deliverables are met and information is communicated to applicable teams
• Maintain system / tools to ensure product information is accurate and up to date
• Present product line strategy and sku plans to cross-functional and executive teams
• Support product line proofing (i.e., catalogs, components, sales tools, etc.)
• Support the product preparation process for cross-functional teams and key accounts / retailers
• Support the coordination of special make-up (SMU) opportunities with cross-functional teams
• Support industry and competitive analysis
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category management methodologies, best practices, and processes
• Support the GTM process and build presentations for given categories to be presented in these meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Applications

SAP

PLM

Communication

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising or Product Management

Minimum 3 years’ experience in merchandising or product line management

Tools

PLM system maintenance

Job description

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity- and we're inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren't many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life- plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew.

The Associate Product Line Manager is responsible for providing product line support to drive product and strategic initiatives, both short and long term. This individual will take ownership of product line strategy in select categories and support others. They also serve as the communication liaison and manage all product deliverables and timelines. Additionally, the Associate Product Line Manager is responsible for ensuring all product data is accurate and up to date in the applicable systems / tools.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide product management support for essential and seasonal lines including pricing, analyzing sales, forecast, and competitor data, PLM system maintenance, building sku plans, supporting lifecycle and franchise management.
• Support product lifecycle including release and retirement
• Manage product timelines to ensure deliverables are met and information is communicated to applicable teams
• Maintain system / tools to ensure product information is accurate and up to date
• Present product line strategy and sku plans to cross-functional and executive teams
• Support product line proofing (i.e., catalogs, components, sales tools, etc.)
• Support the product preparation process for cross-functional teams and key accounts / retailers
• Support the coordination of special make-up (SMU) opportunities with cross-functional teams
• Support industry and competitive analysis
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of category management methodologies, best practices, and processes
• Support the GTM process and build presentations for given categories to be presented in these meetings.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Ability)

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in SAP or equivalent ERP
• Proficient in PLM, preferred
• Ability to drive, influence and collaborate across numerous functional areas
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities
• Strong creative thinking skillset
• Strong organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Merchandising or Product Management or a related field, or equivalent related experience. Minimum 3 years' experience in a merchandising or product line management capacity

83,200.00 - 104,000.00 - 124,800.00 USD Annual

TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity