Global Product Line Management Specialist - Accessories

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

As Sr Global Product Line Management Specialist supporting Accessories, you will work with the Divisional Manager and other Product Merchant Managers to establish the vision, strategies, and seasonal concepts for a portion of the global apparel business.

This person will be responsible for introducing innovative, profitable, new products that will entice our target consumer and work to identify long-term trends and opportunities based on analysis of product, consumer, and competitive trends in the market. They will develop seasonal initiatives and line plans and work with the Divisional Merchandising Manager to construct long-term business plans and drive to achieve these plans. They will utilize market knowledge to provide clear product direction to the Design team and work cross-functionally with the product creation team to develop product lines, meet key dates, and achieve net sales, net margin, and corporate objectives.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Develop a collaborative working environment among all cross-functional teams, specifically design and product creation teams.
• Research, conceive, and create new and innovative product ideas that support Product initiatives - develop and manage these ideas through the product process from the conceptual stage through design, development, launch, and market rollout.
• Execute merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that meet internal margin goals.
• Create an infrastructure for creating, managing, and communicating data.
• Create and present seasonal product briefs that inspire design and development in the product process. Incorporate marketplace influences and consumer insights.
• Understand target customers and shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities.

YOU ARE 

• A strong written and verbal communicator
• Able to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to those both inside and outside the organization
• A strategic thinker who can drive new ideas and implement processes

YOU HAVE 

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience
• 5-8 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of product development process
• Experience with outdoor industry is a plus
• Proficiency in retail math, best seller analysis, competitive landscape analysis​
• Proficiency in MS Office; specifically, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe

 

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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. 

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. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. 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.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.