W. L. Gore & Associates · 1 day ago
SITKA Product Line Manager
Montana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expW. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a Product Line Manager to join their SITKA Gear team in Bozeman, Montana. The role involves translating consumer needs into product strategies, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various teams to drive product growth and financial results.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Obsess the SITKA consumer, with a focus on analyzing market trends to uncover product opportunities that inform SITKA’s product roadmap
Author detailed product briefs that translate consumer insights into actionable product concepts
Drive product life cycle and SKU rationalization strategies, constantly aiming to drive growth and improve productivity
Partner with Design, Development, Finance, Merchandising and Sales partners to establish target performance qualities, costs, and margins
Partner with merchandising, planning, marketing & sales teams to set seasonal assortment and go-to-market strategies that deliver financial results
Provide product management, consumer, and market intelligence in cross-functional topics related to sourcing, materials, sustainability, quality, costing, capacity planning, product marketing, innovation, and future growth strategies
Lead the entry of accurate and complete information in the PLM system , ensuring effective data governance
Serve as the holder of relevant historical product performance data, making data driven decisions about the future
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the hunting and fishing consumer
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree or combination of relevant education and experience
Minimum of 3 years experience as a product manager with an emphasis on technical apparel brands
Experience managing product lines across multiple seasons simultaneously while maintaining holistic data integrity
Experience utilizing a PLM software in daily operations
Experience facilitating productive team meetings and strong ability presenting in front of large groups
Outstanding apparel and equipment acuity, with strong knowledge of the hunter and angler's sphere of influence
Demonstrated success leveraging market research and consumer insights to uncover product growth opportunities
Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with a demonstrate ability to influence or engage others
Demonstrated strategic-mindset and task-oriented nature
Ability to travel 15%
Preferred
Experience with Centric PLM Software
Strong knowledge of the end-to-end apparel product creation process, including sourcing, operations, and demand planning
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
Benefits that offer choice and flexibility
Promote overall well-being
Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
Potential opportunities for profit-sharing
Company
W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bret Snyder
Chair and CEO
Jack Kramer
Vice President & CTO
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