Sr. Product Manager, Retail Corporate Systems

SKECHERS USA, Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

SKECHERS USA, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Product Manager in Manhattan Beach, CA. This position involves leading the strategy, development, and optimization of retail corporate systems. The ideal candidate must possess over 10 years of experience in product management within retail and demonstrate strong SQL skills.

The role requires creating and executing product roadmaps, collaborating with various teams, and leading system integrations to enhance planning tools and data-driven decision-making. Competitive annual salary ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience in retail-focused businesses.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• In-depth understanding of retail technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for merchandising planning systems.
• Collaborate with merchandising and planning teams to optimize forecasting.
• Lead the implementation and integration of merchandising planning systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

SQL

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Merchandising planning systems

BI tools

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

## Sr. Product Manager, Retail Corporate Systems, ITPostulerlocations: Manhattan Beach, CAtime type: Temps pleinposted on: Offre publiée hierjob requisition id: JR129990WHO WE ARE: Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Sr. Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and optimization of our retail corporate systems. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and software vendors to enhance planning tools, improve forecasting capabilities, and drive data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in product management, retail planning technology, and enterprise system implementations.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Product Strategy & Roadmap:* Define and execute the product roadmap for merchandising planning systems, aligning with business goals.* Stay ahead of industry trends and retail planning best practices to enhance system capabilities.* Prioritize features and system enhancements based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering:* Work closely with merchandising, planning, inventory, and supply chain teams to understand business challenges and translate them into system requirements.* Partner with engineering, IT, and third-party vendors to drive system improvements and ensure seamless integration with other retail applications (ERP, POS, BI tools).* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to optimize demand forecasting, assortment planning, and replenishment strategies.System Implementation & Enhancements:* Lead the end-to-end implementation, upgrades, and integration of merchandising planning systems (e.g., o9 Solutions. Blue Yonder, JDA, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan).* Define technical specifications, oversee development, and ensure successful deployment.Data-Driven Decision Making:* Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key merchandising and inventory KPIs.* Leverage AI/ML-driven forecasting and optimization techniques to improve planning accuracy.* Utilize SQL skills to perform ad-hoc data analysis, create custom reports, and optimize database queries for improved system performance.* Partner with BI and data engineering teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platformsUser Training & Change Management:* Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to ensure smooth transition and usability.* Leverage expertise to drive transformative change, optimize operational efficiency, and contribute significantly to Skechers' continued growth and success.* Communicate system changes, release notes, and downtime schedules to stakeholders proactively.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for impactful presentations, financial management, analytical thinking, and customer-centric approaches.* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional teams.* In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of enterprise-wide retail technology implementations.* Proficient in evaluating project deliverables for thoroughness, quality, and adherence to established standards.* Expert in cultivating client relationships and adeptly negotiating changes to commitments and requirements.* Well-versed in formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and business analysis methodologies. (Agile, Scrum)REQUIREMENTS:* Bachelor’s degree with specialty in computer science preferred.* 10+ years of product management or program management experience in retail-focused businesses.### The annual salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 USD.**About Skechers**Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.**Equal Employment Opportunity** Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.**Reasonable Accommodation** Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.