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
RetailIndustries
Requirements
- Comfortable managing a multimillion-dollar business with profit and loss responsibility
- Enjoy learning about the latest trends, products, and market
- Data savvy: able to analyze performance, understand trends, and translate results into strategies
- Tenacious, dedicated, and thrive working with ownership, autonomy, and a healthy dose of competition
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field (minimum qualification)
Responsibilities
- Setting the category strategy: establish strategy, manage budgets to drive profitable growth, and use vision and creativity to impact the customer experience
- Building relationships: use influencing and leadership skills to build partnerships with suppliers, vendors, business partners, and other Merchants
- Making decisions: make decisions about nearly every aspect of products including replenishment, supply chain, manufacturers, store operations, planning, assortment, layouts, budgets, modular, and pricing
- Designing, developing, and launching products: work with Product Development and Sourcing team to create new products for Private Brands
- Knowing your category: know customers and suppliers better than anyone and always thinking about what is next for the business
Skills
category strategy
P&L management
trend analysis
data analysis
budget management
supplier relationships
supply chain
product development
sourcing
pricing strategy
assortment planning
vendor management
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees