Global Product Line Manager, Women's Sportwear

*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Richmond, CA. In-office expectation is 4 days a week*.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Global Product Line Manager takes the lead in driving the Women's Sportswear, Logo Wear and Headwear product line category in creating seasonal product strategies. Executes on the development of seasonal line plans and ensure successful Go-to-Market activities globally. Lead their cross-functional teams to develop and drive the execution of the aligned vision of the product line that meets the needs of the consumer while driving profitable growth. Guides and influences cross-functional team members to drive product excellence and team performance that drives company growth initiatives around the globe.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Supports the efforts in the creation and execution of the mid- and long-term strategies for the business. Contributes through business, marketplace, and consumer research and analysis identifying opportunities to grow the business long term.

• Work cross-functionally and needs partnership and the support from key stakeholders in Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to ensure priorities are aligned.

• Builds the bottom-up seasonal line plan for a portion of the business. Includes growth drivers that align with the strategic business direction and considers macro trends in the marketplace.

• Ensures line plan creation results in the meeting or exceeding of revenue and productivity metrics and aligns with brand vision while meeting the needs of customers across the globe.

• Participates and supports the team's efforts across all global waypoints and Go-to-Market activities. Ensures these activities meet all calendar deliverables and deadlines defined by the brand's master calendar.

• Plays a key role for the business's cross-functional product teams.

• Provides mentorship and guidance to the overall team.

• Partners with other functional peers to ensure teams are executing on the direction and priorities of the business and holds teams accountable. Identifies best practices in order to improve communication, operational efficiency, process, tools, and sustain seamless working relationships.

• Provides commercial support for the US marketplace. Helps to create and execute marketplace segmentation for their business that maximizes business opportunities across Wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce channels in the US marketplace.

• Partners with Sales teams to ensure full alignment in product and pricing architecture that reflects the relevant marketplace. Supports the Sales team's efforts in creating sell-in assets and attends pre-line and other key-account meetings in representing the product assortment.

• This role includes some data entry and routine administrative tasks to ensure accurate records and smooth operations. These responsibilities will be supported by a Coordinator, allowing the individual in this role to focus on higher-level projects while still contributing to day-to-day accuracy and efficiency.

YOU ARE

• An outdoor product enthusiast, and user.

• A brand ambassador and champion for Mountain Hardwear.

• Successful at working with both internal and external teams and providing accurate direction and goals.

• Teamwork oriented and collaborative.

YOU HAVE

• 5-8 years of professional experience and/or bachelor's degree in relevant field (Marketing, Business, Fashion)

• Strong attention to details and a stickler for accuracy.

• Ability to multi-task, organize, and have excellent time management.

• Strong ability to work in multiple seasons across multiple channels at any given time.

• 5-8 years of experience with Merchandising is preferred.

• PLM or other product management systems preferred, but not required

• Capability to travel on an as needed basis.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.