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| Vans - Product Director (Snowboard Apparel) (san leandro) |
| Cars & Trucks, Etc. : Vans |
| 03/15/06 |
As a Product Director, you will be responsible for managing an the snowboard apparel product category to drive the design and commercial development of premium, innovative, and technologically enhanced products that meet the needs of the Company’s customers and end users which drive company sales and profits. You will be providing dynamic, visible, and inspirational leadership to positively impact business initiatives, direction, and vision for team and peers. Some of your primary duties include:
- Managing the Research Design and Development process of one of the assigned product lines.
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring processes to ensure timely completion in accordance to product development calendar for each season.
- Managing SKU efficiency to targeted goals.
- Partnering with Marketing in the development of programs and strategies to communicate product attributes and appeal.
- Partnering with Sales, Retail Customers, and Athletes to ensure that new product development meets market needs.
- Previewing and presenting line to key retail customers.
- Partnering with Sales, Product Acquisition (PA), and Forecasting to effectively manage the supply chain and meet inventory, inventory turn, markdown, and net margin goals.
- Partnering with Product Acquisition (Sourcing) and Sales to price the line at the competitive levels and source the line to achieve targeted initial mark-up goals.
- Accountable for bringing to market innovative, premium, technical products that drives sales to meet goals.
- Performing these and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
We are looking for an individual with a BA/BS degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising or related field required (MBA preferred), and a minimum of 10+ years of related and progressive experience along with a minimum of 6 years in management. Strong understanding of apparel merchandising and sales, and demonstrated ability to work with and inspire broad range of individuals to work toward a common goal are necessary. Strong snowboard / outdoor industry experience is a plus. You must possess a track record in re-establishing procedures, implementing product initiatives, and executing processes. Domestic and international travel may be required.
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