*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ inCarlsbadCA. In-office expectation is4days aweek*. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

TheMerchandise Managerleads a category unit in creating seasonal product strategies while supporting long-range planning. Leads the development of seasonal line plans and ensures successful Go-to-Market activities globally. Leads cross-functional teams to develop and drive a unified vision of the product line that meets the needs of the consumer while driving profitable growth. Mentors, coaches, guides team members to drive product excellence and team performance that drives company growth initiatives

They are also responsible for managing the seasonal assortment data, analyzing market information, and keeping the go-to-market tools current and accurateThis role will work closely with the rest of Product Management,Sales, Direct-to-Consumer,Planning, FinanceandMarketing teams to ensure the merchandising and product direction is executed

HOWYOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Supports the efforts in the creation and execution of the mid- and long-term strategies for the business. Contributes through business, marketplace, and consumer research and analysisidentifyingopportunities to grow the business long term.

• Work cross-functionally and needs partnership andthe supportfrom key stakeholders in Design, Finance, Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Manufacturing to ensure priorities are aligned.

• Buildsthe bottom-up seasonal line plan for aportionof the business. Includes growth drivers that align with the strategic business direction andconsidersmacro trends in the marketplace.

• Ensures line plan creation results in the meeting orexceeding ofrevenue and productivity metrics and aligns with brand vision while meeting the needs of customers across the globe.

• Participates and supports the team's efforts across all global waypoints and Go-to-Market activities. Ensures these activities meet all calendar deliverables and deadlines defined by the brand's master calendar.

• Plays a key role for the business's cross-functional product teams.

• Provides mentorship and guidance to the overall team.

• Partners with other functional peers to ensure teams areexecuting onthe direction and priorities of the business and holds teams accountable.Identifiesbest practicesin order toimprove communication, operational efficiency, process, tools, and sustain seamless working relationships.

• Provides commercial support for the US marketplace. Helps to create and execute marketplace segmentation for their business that maximizes business opportunities across Wholesale, DTC, and eCommerce channels in the US marketplace.

• Partners with Salesteams toensure full alignment in product and pricing architecture that reflects the relevant marketplace. Supports the Sales team's efforts in creating sell-in assets and attends pre-line and other key-account meetings inrepresentingthe product assortment.

• Withan attentiondetail and acute accuracy, theSportswear Merchantensures assortment tools have correct product details and are cross-functionally distributedAll changes are captured andmaintainedina timelyfashion.

• Works to enter, update andmaintainall data inPLMas well as Line Plan worksheets, and Line Architecture Tools.

• Ensuretimelycommunication with cross-functional team on changes/shifts.

• Ensures the accuracy of the style and product line information in internal systems throughout the creation process.

• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings toassurestrong communicationon all process and product related issues.

• Partners with Marketing todisseminateinformation aiding in the creation of marketing collateral for distribution,i.e.hangtags, packaging, point-of-sale, etc.

• Leads select product presentations with Marketing and Sales

• Helps ensure critical gates and dates in the process aremet,data/updates are coordinated and fulfilledtimelyandperdeadlines as assigned.

• Participate in regional market trips andprovidemarketplace insights.

• Initiate seasonal hind sighting and assortment analytics.

• Entrepreneurial approach tounderstandthe assigned marketplace, including regional differences across diverse channels of distribution

YOU ARE

• A brand ambassador and champion forprAna

• Successful at working with both internal and external teams and providingaccuratedirection and goals.

• Teamworkorientedand collaborative.

• A visionaryandhave agrowth mindset

YOU HAVE

• Minimum of8-10yearsMerchandising orProductLineManagement experience in the sportswear, outdoor or action sports industry.

• Experience leading a team preferred.

• Strong attention to details andaccuracy 

• Ability to multi-task, organize, and have excellent timemanagement. 

• Strong ability to work in multiple seasons across multiple channels at any given time. 

• PLM or other product management systems preferred 

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