Associate Apparel Product Manager

Champro is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years. We deliver high-value traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Apparel Product Manager to join our dynamic this role you will support Product Managers in the development and management of our apparel products from conceptualization to market launch. You will also work closely with cross- functional teams to ensure product excellence and alignment with market trends.

• Provide support to category managers in the development launch and promotion of new product lines.
• Assist in managing the product development calendar to ensure key milestones and launch dates are achieved.
• Conduct market consumer and competitive research to identify trends product opportunities and assortment gaps.
• Analyze sales inventory and product performance to identify opportunities for growth and lifecycle improvements.
• Partner with Technical Design Planning Production Marketing and Sales to coordinate product development activities.
• Maintain accurate product information assortment plans product line documentation and development records.
• Monitor product lifecycle activities including product introductions phase-outs inventory levels and discontinuation recommendations.
• Support product launches by preparing product information marketing materials sales tools and training resources.
• Address quality control issues in apparel and ensure products meet company standards.
• Analyze and forecast the financial impact of product discontinuations and inventory clearances.

• Bachelors degree in Apparel Design Apparel Merchandising Product Development or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in apparel product management or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction garment fit patternmaking principles textiles fabrics trims and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications construction details and garment performance requirements.
• Experience conducting market research competitive analysis and product trend evaluations.
• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and PLM/product management systems. Familiarity with Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical dental vision and life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability 401K Profit Sharing paid time off holidays and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers expectations as well as an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions