Assistant PLM, Accessories - Bags & Socks

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Purpose of Role

The Assistant Product Line Manager (APLM) of Bags and Socks will be given an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand.   In this role of APLM for Bags & Socks you will contribute to the product creation efforts which include line planning systems management and the commercialization of these categories of products. You will be responsible for creating insightful and impactful product briefs, analyzing consumer and competitive trends in the market and ensuring accuracy of the line plans and other sales tools. 

Passion, commitment, creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and integrity are key traits to success in this role.  You are a critical player in the Product Creation process as well as the Go-To-Market process and your impact on the business will be immediately measurable.

This role assists in managing the entire Bags & Socks assortments across all genders.

Your Impact

• Build the product line and help carry the process from concept to commercialization. Assist in building the brief and communicate the vision to cross functional partners. Work with design, development, and sourcing through the fit and development process to deliver great product that hits margin targets and the numbers 
• Data and systems management. Oversee, manage, and ensure all systems + data are up to date and input on time
• Develop business acumen. Partner with planners, merchandisers, sales, and PLM/Director to develop strong understanding of the numbers. An APLM should be able to analyze and articulate information around bookings, sales, and trends to inform future line plan decisions 
• Connect with the Athlete. Work with, observe, and gain crucial athlete insights informing and influencing product. Be knowledgeable on the market landscape and the competition
• Be knowledgeable on the retail market landscape
• Assist PLM to outline and manage seasonal business plans to include growth opportunity based on product range (styles/skus), price positioning, channel distribution, delivery launch and flow through 
• Have detailed knowledge of the product in areas of responsibility – keeping record of fabric, trims, fit, costing and approval timelines pertaining to each style
• Assist in product presentations internally and externally
• Responsible for data entry into Trasix/Armoury, and other related systems. 
• Proactively support your Sr. PLM with current season’s assortment and future seasonal opportunities.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needs of the business change. 

Qualifications

• Customer Service orientation, problem solver, obsessed with quality.
• Strong Communication and Collaboration skills
• Ability to mine consumer insights & translate them into product solutions 
• Ability to multi-task across categories and functions
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 1-3 years of product line management experience or related work experience 
• Project management, product marketing and/or Consumer insight experience 

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, Maryland office.
• Return to Work Designation: Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 
• Travel: International and domestic travel (5-10%)

Relocation

• No relocation provided 

 

Base Compensation

$7