Product Manager Womens Wear, Van Heusen

Merchandise Planning & Grid Management

• Develop and manage merchandise grids for all product categories in alignment with seasonal strategies
• Finalize SKU-level indenting and quantities for each product category
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure the merchandise mix is produced as per plan and timelines

Trend Analysis & Feedback Incorporation

• Conduct trend analysis using available sales data to guide merchandise decisions
• Gather and analyze feedback from key channel partners on past product performance
• Use insights to refine offerings for upcoming seasons

Pricing & Costing

• Prepare costing sheets to maintain budgeted gross profit (GP) and contribution before amortization (CBA)
• Provide inputs for finalizing MRPs while managing price points and PC to MRP ratios as per budget
• Finalize Goldseal and material requirement plans accordingly

Product Development & Coordination

• Provide seasonal brand briefs to the design studio
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely production aligned with the planned merchandise grid
• Ensure achievement of pre-planned PPM (parts per million) numbers for quality and consistency
• Ensure CTM (critical to market) plans are executed effectively

Channel & E-Commerce Management

• Ensure freshness of product offerings on e-commerce platforms every 15 days through SMUs (Special Make-Up units)
• Collaborate closely with retail and other channels to understand product requirements and optimize the range accordingly

Inventory & Stock Management

• Conduct regular sell-through analyses to identify high-performing and slow-moving products
• Manage leftover raw materials through repackaging, re-offering, and dormancy control strategies
• Maintain healthy inventory levels aligned with demand

Team Management & Development

• Set clear goals for team members and identify skill gaps
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution support
• Motivate and align the team towards common business objectives