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Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Retail Product Lines Manager for the APLA Express Lane. The Retail Product Lines Manager will be responsible for the color, graphics, materials, and trims on all apparel including but not limited to: Men's and Womens genders and across Lifestyle and Performance categories.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting the vision for both Men's and Women's Apparel teams through a hyperlocal lens, and so requires someone who can put themselves in the mindspace of the consumers in the APLA Geography and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product
* Work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with global product & merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies
* Monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on your projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market
* Ensure the accuracy of information in internal product management systems
* Creating and delivering impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence
* Foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Global Apparel Family and partner closely with Merchandising and Brand to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys
* As a key member of the Global Apparel Product Management team, you will serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments
* Responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
* 5 years of product experience or merchandising
* Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution
* Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
* Solid understanding of Apparel Creation and product storytelling
* Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
* Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting
* Proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment
* Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions
* Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
* Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities
* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Beaverton, OR that is seeking a Retail Product Lines Manager for the APLA Express Lane. The Retail Product Lines Manager will be responsible for the color, graphics, materials, and trims on all apparel including but not limited to: Men's and Womens genders and across Lifestyle and Performance categories.
Responsibilities:
* Supporting the vision for both Men's and Women's Apparel teams through a hyperlocal lens, and so requires someone who can put themselves in the mindspace of the consumers in the APLA Geography and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product
* Work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with global product & merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies
* Monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on your projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market
* Ensure the accuracy of information in internal product management systems
* Creating and delivering impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence
* Foster strong relationships with your peers across the entire Global Apparel Family and partner closely with Merchandising and Brand to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys
* As a key member of the Global Apparel Product Management team, you will serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments
* Responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
* 5 years of product experience or merchandising
* Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution
* Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
* Solid understanding of Apparel Creation and product storytelling
* Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
* Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting
* Proven track record of fostering a collaborative team environment
* Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions
* Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
* Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities
* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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