Product Line Management Specialist I

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Product Line Management Specialist I plays a key supporting role in bringing seasonal product lines to life—from early planning through Go‑to‑Market execution. Partnering with Product Line Managers and cross‑functional teams, this role helps translate strategy into clear, data‑driven tools, accurate line information, and compelling presentations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their merchandising career who is eager to learn, highly organized, and excited to gain hands‑on exposure to the global product lifecycle.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

• Build and maintain reports, tools, and KPI views that help the team understand category performance and seasonal opportunities

• Support seasonal line planning by compiling sales, buy, and market insights that inform key decisions

• Keep product information accurate and up to date across line plans, PLM systems, and merchandising tools

• Contribute to Go‑to‑Market milestones by preparing presentation materials that clearly communicate line intent

• Help track product changes and decisions to ensure alignment throughout the product creation process

• Support cross‑functional conversations by organizing information, documenting outcomes, and sharing timely recaps

• Assist in smooth seasonal execution through strong organization, detail management, and follow‑through

YOU ARE 

• Organized and detail‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple tasks across tight timelines

• Analytical by nature, with curiosity about product, categories, and consumer trends

• Comfortable working with data and systems and translating information into clear insights

• A clear communicator who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partners

• Adaptable and flexible, ready to support evolving priorities throughout the season

• Proactive and reliable, taking ownership of assigned work and deadlines

• Excited to learn and grow within global merchandising and product creation

YOU HAVE 

• A bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience

• Less than 2 years of professional experience, including internships or early‑career roles

• Interest in merchandising, product line management, or the apparel industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PLM systems is a plus

• Experience supporting reports, presentations, or analytical tools

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

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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 Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

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.

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