Product Line Management Specialist II Footwear
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Product Line Management Specialist II Footwearsits at the center of the product creation process supporting how footwear is researched developed and brought to life season after season. This role partners closely with Product Line Management Development andothercrossfunctional teams to ensure consumerinsightsmarket research product data and samples are accurately managed and delivered on time. Ideal for someone early in their product career this position offers handson exposure to the full footwear creation lifecycle while building strong operational and analytical foundations.
HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE
Lead the gathering creation and analysis of consumer insights including scheduling andfacilitatinginperson and virtual engagements.
Independently support and eventually lead consumer Teams or Zoom engagements capturing and recapping key learnings.
Own seasonal market research including NPD footwear reports competitor analysis ecommerce reviews and First Insight programs.
Manage all product data within the Product Management System (PDM) ensuringaccuratedata entry and ongoing seasonal updates.
Coordinate sample management from seasonal deliveries through allocation showroom readiness and storage inventory.
Partner with Development and Product Line Managers to track sample status and resolve gaps or missing assets.
Ensuretimelyacquisition and delivery of samples to the Photo Studio in alignment with the seasonal calendar.
Support packaging execution including PDM updates hangtags and box sticker coordination.
YOU ARE
A strong relationship builder who works well with crossfunctional partners.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
A selfstarter who takes ownership of key deliverables.
Curious analytical and excited to learn the footwear product creation process.
Comfortable using Product Data Management (PDM) systems daily tomaintainaccuratetimelyproduct information.
Motivatedto kickstarta career in ProductLine Management
YOUHAVE
ABachelors degree in Marketing Business ora relatedfield.
An understanding of software platforms and reporting tools used to collect and analyze data.
Proficiencyin MS Officeparticularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
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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 positions 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. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company were 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 familys 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 with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Military Experience
- Retail Sales
- Product Demos
- Customer Support
- Product Management
- Product Development
- Unity
- Microscopy
About Company
Founded in 1938, Columbia brand apparel, footwear, accessories, equipment, and employees have earned a global reputation for innovation, quality and performance, keeping activity enthusiasts and explorers in more than 100 countries, warm, dry, cool and protected year-round. Columbia S ... View more
