The North Face: Product Line Coordinator, Apparel
Country : USA
Region : Colorado
County : Denver County
Town : DENVER
Category : Marketing
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Job description
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com.
What will you do?
A day in the life of a Product Line Coordinator at The North Face looks a little like this:
The primary responsibilities of the Product Line Coordinator (PLC) are to coordinate and manage information and data pertaining to the Product line management, product creation and development, and go-to-market processes. The PLC coordinates and prioritizes flow of information and process as necessary to convey to internal/external stakeholders and consumers. The PLC is responsible for aiding in the management of the product planning process, the line plans, certain development information and production information for respective product categories with a very close attention to detail. The PLC is also responsible for initiating, developing and maintaining data communication specifically with sales and marketing.
Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
- Initial Enovia style set up and ongoing management of system accuracy
- Manage, order, distribute and track samples.
- Generates and manages product assortment grids throughout the season
- Collaboration with Product Managers on sales meeting tools and presentations
- Help to ensure critical gates and dates in the process are met, data/updates are coordinated and fulfilled timely and per deadlines as assigned.
- Maintain and distribute all information of assigned product category encompassing line lists and data in Excel and PLM, hangtags, workbooks, and other CAD books.
- Develop innovative and creative means of communicating product and category information to internal (Product) and external (Marketing, Retail, Sales, Operations) stakeholders.
- Help to analyze competitor products, sales programs, and collateral to aid in product line decisions.
- Partner with Marketing to disseminate information aiding in the creation of marketing collateral for distribution, i.e. hangtags, packaging, point-of-sale, etc.
- May aid in researching needs of customers (reps, dealers, customers) and consumers and communicates same to product development process.
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 2+ years of experience and professional achievements.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
- Must be able to work with multiple individuals from a variety of different departments.
- Strong PC skills (spreadsheets and word processing); specifically, strong Excel skills required.
- Strong product analysis skills.
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong PowerPoint and Illustrator skills preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Product Management related field.
- Experience in a Marketing or Product Development field.
- Experience with technical product lines.
At The North Face, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about The North Face's benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click "Looking to Join VF".
To learn more about The North Face's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.thenorthface.com.
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$57,888.00 USD - $72,360.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.