We're looking for a Lead Product Line Manager in the Asia-Pacific & Latin America (APLA) Express Lane focused on growing our client’s Brand business.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
The Lead Product Line Manager for the APLA Express Lane will be responsible for the color, graphics, materials, and trims on all Apparel including but not limited to: Men's and Womens genders and across Lifestyle and Performance categories.
This role is responsible for supporting the vision for both Men's and Women's Apparel teams through a hyperlocal lens, and so requires someone who can put themselves in the mindspace of the consumers in the APLA Geography and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product. You will work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with your global product & merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies. You will monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on your projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market. You’ll ensure the accuracy of information in internal product management systems. You’ll also be responsible for creating and delivering impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.
You will foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Global Apparel Family and partner closely with Merchandising and Brand to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys. As a key member of the Global Apparel Product Management team, you will serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments. You will be responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
- 5 years of product experience or merchandising
- Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution
- Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
- Solid understanding of Apparel Creation and product storytelling
- Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
- Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting
- Proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions
- Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
- Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally
- Strong understanding of Japanese and Korean consumer, including marketplace trends and acumen.
- Fluency in Japanese or Korean a huge plus
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55 – $59/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).
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