Product Manager, Men's Outerwear

For over 115 years, Carhartt has manufactured premium workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance. Expanding the line from the traditional outerwear pieces, Carhartt now offers a complete product line for warm and cold weather alike that includes jeans and work pants, shirts, sweats, shorts, tee's and accessories. A variety of features such as premium fabrics, rugged construction, and comfortable fit are just some of the hallmarks of Carhartt workwear that fit our customer's needs in the toughest conditions. As a choice brand of those who work and play outdoors, Carhartt is proud to serve a variety of workers in many industries including construction and manufacturing along with farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in 1889, Carhartt is family owned and operated with over 4,000 employees dedicated to our mission of providing Best-In-Class apparel for the active worker. Just as Hamilton Carhartt began four generations ago, Carhartt will continue to manufacture the most rugged and durable clothing for generations to come. Product Manager, Men's Outerwear Description This person will primarily be responsible for managing a category of products, specifically in regards to line planning, product development and merchandising. Responsibilities •Leads merchandise planning for category, providing strategic development of category that enhances brand image and drives profitable growth within category.•Executes merchandising development process for category, meeting established timelines for presenting and gaining approval on merchandise and product assortment plans. •Supervises either an Assistant Category Merchandise Manager or a Merchandise Coordinator, including mentoring, training, and career pathing.•Communicates merchandise and product assortment plans for category across departments, initiating seasonal development process.•Reviews sales history and performance of products within category, summarizing conclusions on how products performed to merchandise plan and communicating summary across departments.•Investigates lower than expected performers and establishes action plans to address them, including recommendation to rationalize products and coordinating process to communicate rationalization. •Participates in the product development process, monitoring the status of products through each stage of the development process to ensure continuity with approved merchandise plan.•Provides input on sales forecast for new product opportunities.•Works in conjunction with Design Team and Marketing Team to establish product definition and marketing support programs respectively for category.•Presents merchandise plans and new product opportunities for season at annual sales meetings, trade shows, and retail accounts.•Provides customized product merchandise plans at the retail account level.•Coordinates and participates in pricing process to establish price points for new and existing products each season. Requirements •Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience.•8 years experience as a Category Manager or Merchandise Manager in the apparel industry, outerwear experience preferred. (Buying experience a plus) •Previous management experience preferred.•Very strong analytical skills.•Strong presentation skills•Strong oral and written communication skills.•Ability to work in a team environment.•Ability to be self-motivated.•Ability to be a quick learner.