Academy Sports + Outdoors · 2 weeks ago
Sr Manager Product Development - Hardgoods
Katy, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAcademy Sports + Outdoors is committed to fostering a workplace that values hard work and growth. They are seeking a Sr Manager Product Development - Hardgoods to oversee the development of private brands and manage product goals while leading a team of product line managers and developers.
E-CommerceSports
Responsibilities
Develop thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
Drive and oversee development of all private brands and develop product goals for the areas of responsibility
Develop, communicate, and maintain Private Brand Roadmaps for each category. Updating as needed based on sales demand or market changes
Collaborate with Private Brand stakeholders to create and execute the overall strategy for assigned categories
Create and update seasonal Private Brand development calendars for key tasks, meetings, and milestones. Align with cross functional team leads on the distribution and execution of calendars
Lead a team of product line managers \ product developers with assortment planning and product performance requirements
Lead a team of product line managers/product developers in the timely request and approval of product samples for Ad and Pre Production
Identify risks that may affect category performance; develop and lead efforts to prevent/mitigate inventory risks
Increase technical knowledge of assigned product categories to: improve timelines, mitigate performance or quality risks and reduce costs of products as warranted to maintain margin goals
Monitor and facilitate development projects with new and existing suppliers
Develop and maintain supplier relationships that achieve Private Brand strategy, company goals and adhere to Academy’s ethical standards
Prepare and conduct presentations to management and suppliers; lead cross functional team meetings as required
Duties may change, team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience
8+ years working with product development, vendor sourcing, buying, assortment building or similar work experience
2+ years of experience supervising others
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
Advanced organizational skills required to mitigate risk and meet multiple deadlines in frequently changing environment
Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex situations to make effective business decisions
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
Builds and maintains highly skilled and motivated team by leading with integrity, propelling the team to the successful execution of goals and providing developmental opportunities
Strong understanding of product life cycle and production management
Knowledge of Import Logistics, customs, and Factory Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ability to determine Key Performance Indicators, analyze results, formulate and implement corrective action plans
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required; advanced Excel skills
Preferred
Retail experience preferred
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required; Power Point and Flex PLM skills preferred
Company
Academy Sports + Outdoors
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-01IPO
2011-05-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Steven Lawrence
Chief Executive Officer
Carl Ford
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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