Asst. Manager, Product Line

Since 1920, this family-owned business has hired employees who are masters of their craft. We are innovators, architects of culture, experts, and forward thinkers. We demand excellence because we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the authenticity of our brand.

Interested in working with us? Check out this exciting opportunity at New Era Cap's Headquarters (HQ) building located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This role is 100% on-site, encouraging employees to collaborate and connect in person five days a week. HQ offers an inviting atmosphere, complete with an on-site cafe, fitness center, and Flagship store.

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The Product Line Management team is responsible for the complete execution and go-to-market process of all custom headwear for New Era's largest key account. By delivering exceptional account management, this role partners closely with multiple cross functional teams, internally and externally, to drive seamless and efficient communication. The role of Asst. Manager, Product Line oversees and executes cross-departmental go-to-market tasks, from line plan creation through product launch.

Responsibilities

• Own the product life cycle of all custom product for New Era's largest account
• Manage daily communication with multiple cross functional partners, internally and externally
• Maintain high volume of SKUs at different stages of the product life cycle, ensuring timeliness of multiple deadlines at a time
• Lead the direction of priorities for cross-functional teams assisting in the product build
• Deliver product pricing and margin recommendations in alignment with manager direction
• Create product line plans for a variety of collection types and consumers
• Lead innovation and process improvements within the department to drive clearer, more efficient results in all areas Provide regular and ad hoc reports through SAP/BI on a regular basis
• Lead cross-training within department
• Provide regular and ad hoc reports on a regular basis
• Keep all sensitive matters confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish relationships and interact with various levels within the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and efficiently prioritize workday to maximize productivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally; ability to present to large groups and leading weekly meetings
• Must be a proactive self-starter, maintaining extremely detail-oriented organization
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and independently prioritize work without missing critical deadlines
• Ability to proactively manage change with urgency and persistence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• High-level understanding of licensed sports marketplace or relevant field experience preferred
• Experience with SAP and PLM preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Business Management, Product Development, Merchandising or related field preferred; additional experience in lieu of degree considered
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Product Development or Product Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

Travel Requirement

• The location for this position is 100% on-site in Buffalo, NY
• 5% - 10%; domestic and/or global

The salary range for this posted position is $60,000 - $70,000 (plus bonus & benefits) and pertains to candidates located in Western New York. Actual compensation will fall within this range and is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, essential job duties and requirements, and necessary experience.

New Era Cap, LLC's casual work environment celebrates individuality and encourages employees to showcase their personal style. We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation, a generous PTO policy, along with world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.

As an employee, you'll enjoy a range of perks, including paid parking, exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear, and professional development opportunities right here on-site. We can't wait for you to experience all that our dynamic workplace has to offer!

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