Product Developer - Footwear
Columbia Sportswear CompanySalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Apparel, Footwear, RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or a related field (or suitable combination of education, experience, and training)
- 5+ years' relevant industry experience in merchandising and/or product creation, in a vertical or wholesale environment
- Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience
- Understanding of retail key performance indicators and profit-based metrics
- Strong strategy building skills that shape the future of the business
- Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together
- Provides direction and mentorship to teammates
- Values differences and builds positive relationships with high cultural awareness
- Proven balance of art and science in decision-making
- Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
- Cultivates innovation while ensuring accountability
- Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations
- Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with ability to foresee most future implications
- Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking
- Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation
Responsibilities
- Support the Global Men’s NSW Footwear – Air Max Vault business
- Help craft the future strategy
- Develop long-range line plans
- Create seasonal assortments to drive the business
- Lead the business with autonomy while contributing to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic
- Understand consumer needs and market opportunities to craft strategy, line plans, and assortments
- Blend art with science to deliver the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time
- Work closely with global and geo merchants and cross-functional teams (product creation, planning, brand marketing, finance, operations, insights/analytics)
- Rely on business reporting including quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory, consumer behaviors, and trends
Skills
Merchandising
Product Creation
Strategy Building
Line Planning
Assortment Planning
Retail KPIs
Profit Metrics
Footwear Merchandising
Consumer Insights
Business Reporting
Nike
Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel
About Nike
Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.
Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees