Product Manager, Apparel - JD Group & EMEA SMU

Position: Product Manager, Apparel – EMEA

Accountable for completing the long range global apparel product strategy for JD group to achieve daring financial goals.

Building seasonal design briefs, and working with Manchester Design Studio team (design, development, tech design) to deliver this product within the SMU calendar.

Partners directly with JD lead buyers and JD Channel Merchandisers seasonally to define the global product line plan based on segmentation, regionalization, space and capacity.

Maintaining systems, pricing, calendars for the product lines.

Driving a relevant range that delivers for the New Balance JD consumer whilst delivering on commercial targets set by the Global Product team.

Ensuring high level of accuracy in information / communication flow for all JD Apparel topics.

Partner with inline PM team to build into brand stories and meaningful moments with both merchandized exclusives as well as inline product to drive growth targets.

Support in the preparation and presentation of global pre-line apparel presentation for JD group.

Develops product against margin targets and engage with sourcing to improve global reach for JD.

Effectively and efficiently communicates across all regions to capture opportunities and ensure execution of the agreed JD product line.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3-5+ years of Product Line Management / Merchandising / Buying apparel experience with a global brand.
2. A keen eye for product, awareness of current and upcoming trends and a deep understanding of the Gen Z consumer.
3. Highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects at one time.
4. Strong communication skills for articulating, discussing, and advocating for concepts and decisions.
5. Strong analytical abilities to inform & support decision making.
6. Extensive experience collaborating with diverse and cross-functional teams in a dynamic, rapid growth environment.
7. Consumer obsessed with a problem-solving approach & can-do attitude.
8. Domestic & International travel required.

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, merchants and product creation teams obsess over the consumer. PM\’s are the guardians accountable for bringing the NB product vision to life for our consumer. The PM team analyzes consumers maximizing hindsight and insight, applying foresight and marketplace capacity to create compelling product strategies. PM\’s thrive on creating marketplace cut through of ideas and products delivering incredible consumer experiences and best-in-class product.

This role will help to shape the future of apparel business in EMEA by leveraging consumer and marketplace insights to identify \’what\’s next\’ and is crucial to deliver the right products, to the right place at the right time to drive key account growth. You will be a savvy Product Creation operator and excellent communicator who will help accelerate apparel growth with sell-in and sell-through as the metric of success.

Benefits:

1. Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
2. Private Medical Insurance
3. Dental Scheme
4. Pension Scheme
5. Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 – 18:00 finish)
6. Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
7. 25 days Annual Leave per year
8. Life Insurance
9. On Site Gym
10. Employee Discount

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