Product Line Management Specialist I
About The PositionThe Product Merchandising Coordinator 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 DifferenceBuild and maintain reports, tools, and KPI views that help the team understand category performance and seasonal opportunitiesSupport seasonal line planning by compiling sales, buy, and market insights that inform key decisionsKeep product information accurate and up to date across line plans, PLM systems, and merchandising toolsContribute to Go‑to‑Market milestones by preparing presentation materials that clearly communicate line intentHelp track product changes and decisions to ensure alignment throughout the product creation processSupport cross‑functional conversations by organizing information, documenting outcomes, and sharing timely recapsAssist in smooth seasonal execution through strong organization, detail management, and follow‑throughYOU ARE Organized and detail‑driven, with the ability to manage multiple tasks across tight timelinesAnalytical by nature, with curiosity about product, categories, and consumer trendsComfortable working with data and systems and translating information into clear insightsA clear communicator who collaborates effectively with cross‑functional partnersAdaptable and flexible, ready to support evolving priorities throughout the seasonProactive and reliable, taking ownership of assigned work and deadlinesExcited to learn and grow within global merchandising and product creationYOU HAVE A bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experienceLess than 2 years of professional experience, including internships or early‑career rolesInterest in merchandising, product line management, or the apparel industryProficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PLM systems is a plusExperience supporting reports, presentations, or analytical toolsStrong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracyThe ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environmentThis 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.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.