Associate Product Manager

Monitor the development and execution process with PM/PD/QAS/RA/PT to ensure on-time and on-strategy delivery of new products and updates to existing products

Develop project timelines and assign tasks to team members within SAP and CPMT

Responsible for the listing of all approved projects in the internal LBL PLM as well as ensuring new GTINs are given to CBST/Category to list in SAP

Support the PM in chairing design kick-off meetings to ensure team alignment to the project strategy by gathering information and samples

Support the PM in chairing project kick-off meetings with the vendor. Develop vendor-specific timelines and communicate all of the information a vendor will require in order to support the on-time delivery of a project, as well as understand LCL critical path milestones

Manage the critical path for all active projects and report on project status

Chair weekly team meetings with the team (PM/PD/QA/RA/PT) to review the status of projects and help develop solutions to barriers/project delays

Act as a liaison between the project team and the in-house editorial, design, and production

Responsible for ensuring artwork quotations are signed off by vendors

Support the PM in the development of a strategic product plan and SAP product briefs reflecting business priorities which meet or exceed category financial objectives

Assist and capture meeting minutes during bi-weekly category management meetings

Assist the PM, when required, in preparing for Quarterly Strategy Sessions using LBL business initiatives, Mintel, category reviews and AC Nielsen as support information

Create and analyze reports from Microstrategy, ABI and SAP retail and builds weekly sales reports for PM & Director

Responsible for master label copy creation/circulation and artwork circulation to team and vendor

Weekly sales reporting highlighting the key sales drivers

Collecting, communicating and monitoring seasonal program performance; post seasonal sellthrough reporting

Ad hoc reporting as required

Well developed project management skills are essential

Highly organized, able to prioritize effectively and work independently in a fast paced environment

Strong time management skills and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Strong work ethic with a passion for detail and accuracy

Post-secondary education

Experience in project management is an asset

On time delivery of product plans that deliver to approved strategies

Contribute to the achievement of defined sales objectives

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If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note : Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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