Sr Manager Product Development

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelors in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience

Work Experiences:

• 8+ years working with product development, vendor sourcing,  buying, assortment building or similar work experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising others
• Retail experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Advanced organizational skills required to mitigate risk and meet multiple deadlines in frequently changing environment
• Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex situations to make effective business decisions
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Builds and maintains highly skilled and motivated team by leading with integrity, propelling the team to the successful execution of goals and providing developmental opportunities
• Strong understanding of product life cycle and production management
• Knowledge of Import Logistics, customs, and Factory Compliance and Quality Assurance 
• Ability to determine Key Performance Indicators, analyze results, formulate and implement corrective action plans 
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required; advanced Excel, Power Point and Flex PLM skills preferred

Responsibilities:

• Develop thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Drive and oversee development of all private brands and develop product goals for the areas of responsibility
• Develop, communicate, and maintain  Private Brand Roadmaps for each category. Updating as needed based on sales demand or market changes.
• Collaborate with Private Brand stakeholders to create and execute the overall strategy for assigned categories
• Create and update seasonal Private Brand development calendars for key tasks, meetings, and milestones.  Align with cross functional team leads on the distribution and execution of calendars.
• Lead a team of product line managers \ product developers with assortment planning and product performance requirements
• Lead a team of product line managers/product developers in the timely request and approval of product samples for Ad and Pre Production.
• Identify risks that may affect category performance; develop and lead efforts to prevent/mitigate inventory risks 
• Increase technical knowledge of assigned product categories to:  improve timelines, mitigate performance or quality risks and reduce costs of products as warranted to maintain margin goals
• Monitor and facilitate development projects with new and existing suppliers
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships that achieve Private Brand strategy, company goals and adhere to Academy’s ethical standards
• Prepare and conduct presentations to management and suppliers; lead cross functional team meetings as required
• Duties may change, team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required
• Up to 15% of travel, overnight stays as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours such as evening, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​