Product Line Manager - Outdoor Sports & Recreation

Education:

• Associate’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of related work experience required

Skills:

• Lead with integrity and able to propel a team toward the completion of goals
• Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions
• Maintain the customer’s perspective as a driving force behind business decisions and activities
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
• Able to utilize organizational and project management skills to direct work activities within critical path timelines
• Ability to establish strong relationships to influence perceptions and manage change
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Gerber, Web PDM, and Adobe Illustrator

Responsibilities:

• Develop private label products to drive sales, increase margins, and expand market share
• Partner with Buying team to understand the Buyer’s product needs, set action plans with necessary deadlines, and execute delivery
• Assist to manage vendor programs; includes costing, defectives, payment terms, and liability insurance
• Assist Buying team in writing orders, tracking sales, and log defectives on a monthly basis
• Prepare and maintain detailed product packages within WebPDM while referencing Vendor Quote Management to ensure accurate quotes
• Work with Quality Assurance, Vendor Compliance, Import Logistics, and Global Sourcing teams to deliver quality products on time while ensuring all vendors are compliant
• Shop competitors to ensure there is price competitiveness
• Manage and maintain existing and new programs by following through on all product development phases
• Assure vendors conform to established product and with Global Production and Import Logistics for vendor delivery standards
• Develop and maintains product packages
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain category/product performance and product safety standards
• Maintain category and product standards
• Coordinate labels and packages with Brand Management, suppliers, and vendors; maintain trim cards and bill of materials for processing
• Coordinate appropriate quality testing with Quality Assurance team
• Secure samples and maintain a sample library with categories, including but not limited to; fit with Tech Design, pre-production, counter, and advertising
• Coordinate shipments and delivery updates with Global Sourcing and Import Logistics teams
• Prepare HTS pre-classification sheets and samples to submit to Customs Compliance for U.S. Customs purposes
• Develop technical knowledge of related product categories, including but not limited to; construction, fabrications, industry standards, and fit where applicable
• Attend domestic shows to stay abreast of product trends and packaging designs
• Attend vendor meetings as needed
• Required to learn company policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change and associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required
• Up to 15% of domestic and international travel, overnight stays as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary

This job is located in our corporate office, Katy Texas