The Associate Product Manager is a key supporting role in the Product Management working to drive the overall assortment strategy, inventory management, and product lifecycle for all categories of a highly SKU-intensive business. This role is expected to be hands-on and support the day-to-day tasks in building assortments, pricing, promotion, markdown, buy planning, receipt plans, store allocation strategies, gross margin, and overall inventory management. This role will have a tremendous impact on new product development and growth with a focus on how we meet the needs of our consumers while meaningfully differentiating from the competition – and all the execution implications of that strategy. We are a small company on the brink of a business transformation – we need a strong merchant team who can work collaboratively to drive product strategy, cultivate strong vendor relationships, and execute at retail.
JOB TITLE
Associate Product Manager
REPORTS TO
Senior Product Manager
LOCATION
Fort Worth, Texas
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with key cross-functional partners on a day to day basis; establish relationships to promote best practices and process adherence
- Identify our key competitors, understand consumer perceptions of both Tandy and the competition, and work to develop a product strategy that meets our consumers’ needs and differentiates from the competition
- Analyze historical and in-season selling to guide and action future seasons plans
- Support development of seasonal strategies based on product flow and classification percentages by delivery
- Assist with projection management from the initial pre-planning stage through execution at retail
- Key liaison for tracking inventory commitments and conveying information between cross-functional partners
- Assist in preparation for key milestone deliverables; create and compile key selling tools for new product launches and promotions
- Responsible for the input and updating of data in merchandising tools
- Responsible for all system and data updates
- Responsible for adhering to the calendar and critical deadlines
- Coordinate and manage samples for Product Management and Commercial
- Strengthens financial acumen to better react to business needs
- Assist with ad hoc projects that will require a full understanding of product life cycle
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of general merchandising experience
- Work experience in a direct-to-consumer industry
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to work in partnership with all levels of the organization
- Balanced creative and analytical thinking (left/right brain balance)
- Ability to learn and utilize in house systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with both external and internal business partners
- High energy and fast-paced office environment, subject to quick turnaround situations
- Highly organized, detail-oriented & accurate
- Strong analytical skills
- Resourceful, efficient, and takes initiative
- Excellent time management with a sense of priority for deadlines and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Our Company is committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, age, creed, arrest records, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and/or participation in lawful activities outside the workplace.
ABOUT TANDY
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., (http://www.tandyleather.com), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and in business since 1919, is a specialty retailer of a broad product line including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. Tandy Leather distributes its products through its 100+ North American stores located in 40 US states, 6 Canadian provinces, and Spain.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of general merchandising experience
- Work experience in a direct-to-consumer industry
- Highly collaborative, with the ability to work in partnership with all levels of the organization
- Balanced creative and analytical thinking
- Ability to learn and utilize in-house systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with external and internal business partners
- Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced office environment with quick turnaround situations
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate
- Strong analytical skills
- Resourceful, efficient, and able to take initiative
- Excellent time management, deadline prioritization, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
What We Do
Since 1919 Tandy has been the resource for generations of leatherworkers, providing quality leather, tools, kits, and instructional resources worldwide. As a century-old brand, we have a deep respect for tradition, but also embrace change, new trends, and new ways to create. From store to distribution center to the corporate office, Team Tandy works collaboratively every day to ensure our customer’s experience is always consistent no matter how they choose to shop at Tandy. Leathercrafting is, at its core, about self-expression. Our message to our customers, Make Your Mark, reflects our commitment to individuality, without judgment. We’re here to be the best leather supplier we can be, so our customers can continue to make their next creation, grow their business, or pursue their passion. We also know that we can do more to make Tandy a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone, and we remain dedicated to making that happen.
