Product Line Management Specialist II - Men's Performance Apparel

Columbia Sportswear Company; Longview (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health plan

EAP

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Product Line Management Specialist II to drive seasonal strategies for Men's Performance Apparel. You will partner with Design, Development, Merchandising, Planning, and regional teams to build consumer-focused assortments and manage lifecycle milestones.

You will create briefs, line plans, and tools, maintain line architecture and pricing data, and support Go-to-Market activities.

Qualifications

• Product Line Management Experience 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.
• Product & Business Acumen Understanding of marketplace trends, consumer insights, and competitive dynamics. Familiarity with wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce business models preferred.
• Product Lifecycle Knowledge Understanding of the product creation process from concept through commercialization. Experience creating product briefs, assortment tools, line plans, or seasonal presentations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 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.
• Analytical & Operational Excellence 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.
• Core Competencies & Working Style 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.

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.

Skills

Product Line Management

Merchandising

Product Creation

Buying

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Product Management Tools

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

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.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• 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.

YOU ARE

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.

YOU HAVE

• Product Line Management Experience 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.
• Product & Business Acumen Understanding of marketplace trends, consumer insights, and competitive dynamics. Familiarity with wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce business models preferred.
• Product Lifecycle Knowledge Understanding of the product creation process from concept through commercialization. Experience creating product briefs, assortment tools, line plans, or seasonal presentations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 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.
• Analytical & Operational Excellence 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.
• Core Competencies & Working Style 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.

BENEFITS

• Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.
• Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).
• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.
• We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

EEO & DEI STATEMENT

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [e-mail] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.

ABOUT US

Columbia is different. As a global apparel and footwear company with over 80 years of being ourselves and not apologizing for it, we've seen a lot and done a lot. But our motto remains: "It's perfect. now make it better." Learn more about how you can help us shape the next 80 years here.