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Crate and Barrel · 23 hours ago

Senior Product Manager - Planning

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Crate and Barrel is a leading home furnishings retailer, and they are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join their Technology team. This role involves defining and delivering products that align with business goals, focusing on sales and inventory forecasting and merchandise financial planning capabilities.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and strengthen revenue and inventory optimization through the discovery and delivery of innovative applications, services, and strategic analytics that support the merch planning pipeline

Define priority, scope, and direction aligned to a product strategy they helped define for 1-3 products or product teams with medium-high complexity

Establish clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that track the products’ success and inform strategic decisions

Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and design to development, testing, and deployment, adhering to agile methodologies

Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights gathering to inform product decisions and identify opportunities for innovation

Establish and conduct continual discovery cycles for products that maximize business value, industry trends, and the full resources of the product team

Work closely with management and product teams to define compelling products, paths to market, and evangelize that vision within teams and across the company

Identify, evaluate, and recommend external vendors to support vision and roadmap where appropriate and manage vendor relationships including contract negotiations and renewals

Conduct product discovery activities to validate product ideas and ensure alignment with customer needs

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align on product strategy and roadmap, proactively managing dependencies

Execute 'best in class' Technology product management methodology, continually bringing new methodologies and techniques to improve product quality and speed to market

Guide and influence the priority, scope, and direction of multiple products or product teams

Lead by example in all aspects of performance and development to encourage professional growth and associate satisfaction, fostering a supportive learning environment

Qualification

Product ManagementAgile MethodologiesData AnalysisMerch PlanningVendor ManagementResults DrivenMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceJiraConfluenceSmartsheetsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationStrategic ThinkingContinuous Learning

Required

A complete understanding of the Merch Planning pipeline, inclusive of preseason and in-season planning, OTB and MF, and TD/BU reconciliation

A strong understanding of the most up-to-date vendor offerings that these processes, as well as the analytical components that drive these modern solutions

Extensive knowledge of Product Management best practices and strategies, and commitment to ongoing learning and development in this field

Proficiency in agile methodologies

Ability to think strategically and align product decisions with business goals

Strong Data Analysis skills and the ability to use data to inform product decisions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including leadership

Ability to identify and solve complex problems, with a focus on finding creative solutions

Excellent organizational skills, and focus on details and accuracy

Strong drive to achieve results and deliver impactful products

5+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on omnichannel retail

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or similar, or equivalent work experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and Smartsheets

Company

Crate and Barrel

Glassdoor3.3

At Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose.

Founded in 1962

Northbrook, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.crateandbarrel.com

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