Assistant PLM, Accessories

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

 

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

 

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

 

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

This Assistant PLM is responsible building performance driven innovative ACCESSORIES. This product elevates the athlete to perform to their highest capacity in any athletic endeavor.

 

In this role, you will support the development and execution of seasonal strategies, working cross-functionally across Product Creation to deliver margin-rich product assortments. You will contribute to line planning, brief creation, GTM milestones, and system accuracy, while developing a deep understanding of the consumer, category, and marketplace.

 

You will be responsible for creating insightful and impactful product briefs, analyzing consumer and competitive trends, and supporting the creation of compelling presentations to sell in product at key milestones. You will also ensure the accuracy of sales tools and the product catalog. This role supports the PLM of HEADWEAR, MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES, & GLOVES, with opportunities to grow into category ownership over time. 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.

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 

• 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 relevant data. 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

• Ability to successfully lead a cross-functional pod with strong and proven relationship building

• Strong presentation, collaboration, project, and time management skills

• Ability to problem solve and make decisions with best interest of Athlete/Customer in mind

• Preferred experience managing Full Product Life Cycle

• Ability to mine consumer insights and translate into product solutions

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with typically 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 3 years of relevant experience or typically 9 years of relevant work experience without degree.

• Product line management experience along with project management, product marketing and/or Consumer insight exp