Associate Product Manager

Role overview

Product project coordination

• Monitor development and execution of new products and updates with PM, PD, QAS, RA, and PT teams.
• Develop timelines, assign tasks in SAP and CPMT, list approved projects in LBL PLM, and coordinate new GTINs for SAP listing.
• Support design and vendor kick-offs, manage critical paths, report project status, and chair weekly team meetings.
• Liaise with editorial, design, production, vendors, and project teams; coordinate artwork quotations, label copy, and artwork circulation.

Analysis and planning

• Support product plans and SAP briefs that reflect business priorities and category financial objectives.
• Assist with category meeting minutes and quarterly strategy preparation using business initiatives, Mintel, category reviews, and AC Nielsen.
• Analyze MicroStrategy, ABI, and SAP retail reports; prepare weekly sales reporting and seasonal performance and sell-through reports.
• Support sales analysis, competitive shop reviews, category strategies, and ad hoc reporting.

Candidate requirements

• Post-secondary education is required.
• Well-developed project management skills are essential; project management experience is an asset.
• Must be organized, able to prioritize and work independently, and have strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, work ethic, detail, and accuracy are expected.

Compensation

• Hiring range is $52,000 to $71,500 per year; actual pay may reflect experience, knowledge, and geographic region.