Arc'teryx is looking for a Senior Product Line Manager to create the long-range vision and seasonal assortments for assigned product categories. You will define strategies that align with global merchandising goals and bring innovative solutions to market.

What You'll Do

Create short-term merchandising strategies (1–2-year plans) across all business units for your categories
Build and oversee the execution of the merchandising strategy for your product categories
Mentor, train, and support Associate PLMs and PLMs across your team
Deliver on the 5-year brand vision by hitting global sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals
Determine and manage the product lifecycle for each model, from development to commercialization and retirement
Partner on overall strategic direction for seasonal selling plans
Provide a global product framework and assortment structure to guide merchant execution
Research and analyze the global marketplace to identify consumer and market insights
Write and present product briefs for new category strategies and seasonal storytelling
Develop a close relationship with Design and Development teams during the seasonal design process
Develop and deliver product presentations for key calendar touchpoints
Maintain effective partnerships with Visual Merchandising, Brand Marketing, and Colour teams
Own global go-to-market product knowledge and provide sell-in tools to Commercial teams
Uphold Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor throughout the supply chain

What We're Looking For

5-8+ years in outdoor retail, customer service, merchandising, product development, or buying roles
2+ years experience leading a team or function
Excellent knowledge of sell-through, calculating cost of goods, and the open-to-buy process
Highly organized with effective time management
Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills
Strong leadership and teamwork skills to facilitate work across internal departments and external partners
A proven track record in developing and leading a team to execute a multi-year business strategy
Excellent understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry
Excellent understanding of the design and development process
Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
Willing and able to travel as required for trade shows, presentations, and events
Proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions
Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Ability to effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Seek the best solutions with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
Passion for your work paralleled by a passion for getting outside

Technical Stack

Adobe
Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

Team & Environment

The Product Line Management (PLM) team is responsible for determining and delivering the right product, at the right place, at the right time. This high-performing team works closely with the Design and Product Creation Development teams and partners with the Costing and Sourcing teams.