What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Line Manager; Apparel position at Fanatics, Inc.?

Job Description

The Product Line Manager (PLM) : manages and coordinates special projects for the business Key Accounts. The PLM will be collaborating across our internal team and external partners, to build and extend key programs, driving growth and additional revenue opportunities.

There are multiple opportunities to join our team!

We are looking for a team member to be responsible for all aspects of Women's product line and life cycle management and an additional team member to be responsible for Retail, Teams, Branded & International.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Assists in planning to drive revenue, profitability, margins and channel / account segmentation.

Through understanding of our product life cycle and all product lines.

Support management of lifecycles from concept to delivery.

Makes key business decisions and influences certain creative decisions for projects in assigned categories.

Assists with product brief creation, where needed.

Works with Product teams on seasonal / quarterly / monthly business initiatives.

Develops understanding of brand, customers and consumers.

Support creation of seasonal sell-in summaries and analysis as well as seasonal post-mortems utilizing SMU bookings and sell through data.

Develop and maintain accurate margin analysis to help drive informed strategy.

Complete style / SKU productivity analysis to determine the appropriate investment of SKU's.

Communicates to Design, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing and Demand Planning

Assist in the communication of milestones and product updates to product team in a timely manner.

Product line data is updated, maintained and communicated daily.

Customer feedback has been compiled and analyzed.

Information regarding accounts and channels has been consolidated and summarized.

Responsible for accurate and timely entry and management of product data for assigned business.

Utilize and update PLM systems to manage SMU's.

Product data is consistently maintained and communicated to the product team and external partners.

Manages product creation calendar, product status and upcoming deliverables.

Detailed understanding of teams, framework, process, systems and key product deliverables.

Risk assessment and communication of successful delivery to meet launch dates.

Regional SMU's and priorities schedule is maintained and updated frequently.

Works both independently and with product teams and external customers to support sales in time for sell in.

SKU set-up and product flow timelines.

Creates support tools to ensure product initiatives and details are effectively communicated to sales throughout the organization.

Sample management.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, Manufacturing, Apparel or related field; or a commensurate level of professional experience (5 years) is acceptable without a degree

Knowledge Skills and ABILITIES :

Minimum 3 years of product merchandising / creation experience

Headwear experience preferred

Strong financial and business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of the product development, manufacturing, and retail processes.

Effective presentation, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Ability to work professionally and efficiently with sales, marketing, production and operations departments

Strong understanding of merchandise buying and basic math / financial skills

Intermediate experience with fashion, color and trend analysis

Experience in using and utilizing sales data to analyze and steer a business

Intermediate skill level in Google Suite, MS365 Suite, Product Line Mgmt systems, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management

Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment

Experience in identifying the right products to meet brief requirements

Ability to travel up to 15% of the job

The salary range for this position is $77,000- $81,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do :

Build Championship Teams

Obsessed with Fans

Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

Determined and Relentless Mindset

Salary : $77,000 - $81,000

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