Associate Product Manager

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Support the Category Management team in establishing & implementing the innovation & seasonal category plans through the global GTM process.

1. Support in entering global product architecture within our PLM systems to provide seasonal line planning information & briefing collateral for Footwear, Equipment and Accessories.
2. Support the briefing of seasonal & innovation models/assortments that provide credible and informative intel (consumer / marketplace / industry / metric).
3. Maintain data accuracy & integrity of the global line plans. Work closely with functional counterparts, such as Category, Development, Merchandising, Sourcing & Demand Planning teams to ensure data in all internal systems retain high levels of integrity, timeliness & consistency.
4. Cultivate strong relationships with Global Merchandising connections across our priority markets (NAM, EMEA & Japan).
5. Support the Category Management team in 'Athlete Services' and 'on-boarding' of the elite athlete boot program.
6. Support in the provision of related industry (market, competitor landscaping), consumer & customer insights that can translate into an effective seasonal informant for both Design & Development functions.
7. Provide ancillary creative software management support within key seasonal GTM (go-to-market) gates.
8. Support the category team within ancillary functional projects (testing and validation, competitor benchmarking, presentation material, sample management, athlete servicing and on-boarding).

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Previous experience within Product Management or Merchandising environment is preferred.
2. Prior experience in data management systems.
3. Preferable to have familiarity with Adobe suite software (InDesign, Illustrator).
4. Organised with high-level project management skills and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
5. Engaging and impactful presentation abilities essential.
6. High level of communication capability.
7. Strong attention to detail.
8. Problem solving attitude.
9. Respectful with good influencing and negotiation skills.
10. Domestic and International travel required.