Product Manager Womens Wear, Van Heusen

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Job Purpose

To lead the merchandise planning and product lifecycle strategy across all categories, ensuring the right product mix, pricing, inventory management, and coordination with design, sourcing, and sales channels. The role is critical in driving profitable growth while delivering consumer-relevant offerings on time and within budget.

Key Result Areas & Supporting Actions

Merchandise Grid Management for All Product Categories

• Conduct

  trend analysis

  using historical sales data to guide future assortment planning.
• Collect structured

  feedback from key channel partners

  on past performance of product offerings.
• Run

  costing sheets

  to maintain budgeted gross margins (GP/CBA) and suggest final MRPs accordingly.
• Manage

  product pricing

  and maintain PC to MRP ratio in alignment with financial budgets.
• Finalize

  indent quantities at SKU level

  across product categories based on forecasts and channel needs.
• Develop a

  merchandise grid for the season

  and coordinate planning calendars.
• Provide

  brand briefs to the Design Studio

  , aligning them with the seasonal product strategy.

Cross-Functional Coordination for Timely Product Execution

• Ensure that the planned grids are translated effectively into

  production schedules

  .
• Track and achieve

  PPM (Pre-Production Meeting) targets

  for timely execution.
• Plan and execute

  CTMs (Category Trade Meetings)

  as per seasonal timelines.
• Maintain freshness on

  E-commerce platforms

  with new SMUs every 15 days.
• Finalize

  Goldseal/material requirement plans

  to prevent sourcing delays.
• Work closely with

  retail, franchise, and online sales teams

  to understand business needs and align the merchandise mix accordingly.

Inventory Management & Sell-Through Optimization

• Conduct

  sell-through analysis

  to evaluate product performance and liquidation status.
• Manage leftover

  raw materials

  through repackaging, reoffering, and dormancy control strategies.
• Ensure minimal inventory aging and optimize turn ratios across categories.

Team Management & Leadership

• Define

  goals, KPIs, and development plans

  for team members.
• Identify and address

  skill gaps

  through coaching and functional training.
• Handle

  inter-departmental conflicts

  and promote a collaborative working environment.
• Provide ongoing

  mentorship and motivation

  to ensure team engagement and productivity.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong background in

  Product and Category Management

• Proven experience in costing, pricing, and gross margin analysis

• Expertise in assortment planning

  , product lifecycle management, and SKU-level forecasting
• Understanding of

  retail, e-commerce, and franchise channels

• Advanced Excel and data analysis

  skills
• Proficiency in

  inventory management tools and ERP systems

• Team leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management