*This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Richmond, CA. In-office expectation is 3 days a week*. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Product Line Coordinator at Mountain Hardwear is responsible for managing the seasonal assortment data, analyzing market information, and keeping the go to market tools current and accurate.  This role will work closely with Product Management, sales, direct-to-consumer, and marketing teams to ensure the merchandising and product direction is executed.  This role plays a key part in continued development and growth by providing categorical support to the Product Line Manager and demonstrating a willingness to take on stretch projects to push the category forward. Key responsibilities include data entry management and overall pre-season maintenance of PDM including communication of changes and continued accuracy of assortment plans. The Product Line Coordinator is helps to champion a product's introduction from conception through go-to-market launch and acts as the communication liaison on all details pertaining to the product line.  

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• The Product Line Coordinator helps establish the merchandising position for the product creation process at regional and global levels.

• With an attention detail and acute accuracy, the PLC ensures assortment tools have correct product details and are cross-functionally distributed on a weekly basis.  All changes are captured and maintained in a timely fashion.    

• Work with the Product Line Managers to enter, update and maintain all data in PDM as well as Line Plan worksheets, and Line Architecture Tools.

• Ensure timely communication with cross-functional team on changes/shifts.

• Provide assistance in preparation for key meetings and deliverables; including sample management and preparing line sheets.

• Ensure the accuracy of the style and product line information in the PDM system throughout the creation process.

• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings to assure strong communication on all process and product related issues.

• Partners with Marketing to disseminate information aiding in the creation of marketing collateral for distribution, i.e. hangtags, packaging, point-of-sale, etc.

• Helps ensure critical gates and dates in the process are met, data/updates are coordinated and fulfilled timely and per deadlines as assigned.

• Participate in regional market trips and provide marketplace insights.

• Initiate seasonal hind sighting and assortment analytics.

• Entrepreneurial approach to understand the assigned marketplace, including regional differences across diverse channels of distribution.

YOU ARE:

• An outdoor product enthusiast and user.

• Successful at working with both internal and external teams.

• A brand ambassador and champion for Mountain Hardwear.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor of Arts: Merchandising, Product Management, or Business preferred or equivalent combination of years of experience and education preferred.

• 1-2 years retail experience or management experience.

• Computer/Software Applications: Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe Illustrator.

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

• Strong cross-functional collaboration required.

• Strong presentation skills, proven ability to influence internal and external business partners and customers.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

Pay Rate: $23.46 - $36.35

*Pay decisions are determined by multiple factors, including what the market is paying, a candidate’s capabilities and skills, years of experience, and internal equity.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.