Menswear Product Manager

POSITION SUMMARY         

The Menswear Product  Manager leads the development of the menswear product line, overseeing all phases of the product development cycle with a strategic and consumer-focused lens. This role owns responsibility for line planning and style adoption through final estimating and procurement readiness. As a key cross-functional partner, the SMMW works closely with Design, Technical Design, Development, Sourcing, Planning, DTC, and Sales to bring to market a commercially compelling product offer that aligns with brand strategy, resonates with the customer, and delivers on financial objectives. This is a critical, hands-on role for a collaborative leader who thrives at the intersection of product, process, and performance.

Direct Reports:  Associate Menswear Merchandiser

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Calendar Adherence
• Sku Productivity
• Line Productivity and Adoption Rates
• Sales & Gross Margin $ vs Plan
• Sell-Thru %

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB                                                                   

• Product Strategy

• Analyzes performance and forecasts trend to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
• Leads the team in developing seasonal roadmap to achieve financial targets including line plans, product direction, competitive landscape, delivery flow, and pricing strategy.
• Consults with Design on silhouette and fabrication based on historical sales 
• Identifies divisional initiatives in support of Corporate Strategic Plan, assigns KPI’s and tracks performance. 

• Product Operations

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams in managing seasonal development calendars.
• Manages cross-functional coordination meetings to track progress against calendar and identify solutions to overcome challenges. 
• Identifies process improvements across departments to increase efficiencies and shorten cycle time.
• Leads regular Merchandising / Design departmental meetings and participates in interdepartmental work sessions
• Attends sketch reviews and approves styles for handover
• Attends handover meetings as needed
• Participates in style and fit reviews.
• Responsible for approving final product adoption.
• Leads product line presentations at seasonal sales meeting and pre-lines.
• Participates in monthly divisional meeting with Senior Management
• Travels with Design for color, trend, textile and print development
• Attends industry trade shows and visits with regional sales representatives 

• Financial
  1. Responsible for establishing final wholesale and retail pricing based on final costing
  2. Manages annual expense budget and quarterly forecasts

CORE EXPECTATIONS 

• Strong creative and conceptualization skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral 
• Able to deliver feedback constructively and effectively
• Passionate about the fashion retail industry
• Able to develop intuitive sense of the brand
• Highly organized 
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to delegate effectively

BEHAVIORAL

• Leads by example in maintaining a positive, professional and respectful approach in all team interactions. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 8+ years of experience in related industry experience
• Proficient in retail math
• Bachelor degree or additional, equivalent experience 
• Proficient in MS Office Suite/Outlook
• Familiar with PLM systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Able to travel as needed
• The ability to use a computer workstation for extended periods of time, sitting, standing, typing, and viewing information on a monitor.