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Under limited supervision, the Product Manager serves as the quarterback for assigned product categories, setting the vision and strategy for the portfolio while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to execute portfolio decisions and bring category strategies to market. The position balances strong data-driven execution with strategic category leadership, with increasing emphasis on long-term vision and portfolio strategy.
Set and execute the category vision and strategic roadmap, translating market dynamics, competitive insights, and financial performance into clear assortment strategies.
Lead annual and ad hoc line reviews, owning analysis, storytelling, and executive-ready recommendations for SKU adds, removals, and shifts.
Conduct ongoing competitive assessments, evaluating assortment gaps, pricing position, and feature/benefit parity to inform portfolio actions.
Quarterback product launches by aligning Supply Chain, Pricing, Brand Activation, Sales, and other partners to ensure readiness and effective market execution.
Leverage advanced Excel skills as a primary working tool to build, maintain, and analyze line review models, competitive assessments, and SKU rationalization scenarios.
Accountable for portfolio stewardship of assigned categories, including SKU lifecycle recommendations, assortment optimization, and data-driven performance analysis.
Serves as the primary owner of product data accuracy and validation across systems (e.g., item setup, specifications, and feature/benefit claims).
Leads cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Pricing, Sales, Brand Activation, and Operations to execute launches, line reviews, and category initiatives.
Acts as the subject matter expert for assigned categories, delivering insights and recommendations that influence strategic, pricing, and positioning decisions.
Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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