Helly Hansen is looking for a Product Manager Footwear (temp)

Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics more than 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, made with LIFA® Stay Dry technology, the patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system, and the revolutionary lighter, warmer LIFALOFT™ insulation. Building on Helly Hansen’s proprietary HELLY TECH® waterproof/breathable system, the technical outdoor brand has most recently introduced the award-winning LIFA INFINITY PRO™ - the company’s most innovative and responsible waterproof/breathable technology to date.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by more than 55,000 professionals and can be found on Olympians, National Teams, and at more than 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations globally.
Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear and footwear are sold in more than 40 countries around the world and the company is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). To learn more about Helly Hansen’s latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com

Product Manager Footwear is a key role in the product team and will oversee and support a wide range of tasks and business areas. You will be part of a small team creating best-in-class product collections for the international market; building sustainable product solutions, strengthening and driving the brand forward; managing all information management tools; supporting internal and external stakeholders; including marketing and sales. 

Key responsibilities

Design & development

• Be the link between Helly Hansen and Sourcing Company for colors and materials.
• Oversee product testing, fit, sizing, product specifications, finishes, materials and colors

Product data generation & population

• Product data generation & data input; be the link between product, marketing, and Sourcing (Centric, Anaplan)

Quality control

• Monitor quality process during and after product development (quality/material/color/fit) 
• Feedback and confirmation process leading up Production

Product testing

• Fit and wear test of samples; Performance testing testing crew/professionals and athletes; Follow up, report back and improve on seasonal developments with Sourcing Partner

Marketing 

• Work with Design Director and Marketing team on product content; Product data, values, technologies, descriptions, etc.
• Content for Salesmeeting catalogues/digital catalogues/product fact sheets, etc.
• Write content creation briefs for marketing based on category/season/concept/activity, and facilitate samples for seasonal photo shoots

Sourcing

• Work with Sourcing Partner, Purchase & planning team and CVP on Line Plans and Product line adjustments

Color

• Work with color team on seasonal colors. Align with Brand categories on concepts and prints in order to create cross merchandized collections (Apparel and footwear) Create/generate and amend Color CAD’s with Design Director/CVP

Materials 

• Key stakeholder for the footwear materials library (Link with Sourcing partner)

Timeline

• Be the key stakeholder and align calendar and deadline dates for all deliverables; product data input, product testing, CSAR confirmation, color confirmation, Sample order and deliveries

Sustainability 

• Work with sustainability director and CSR/compliance on footwear related information/data/requirements

Presentations 

• Generate presentations (Together CVP & Design Director) on Product, Sustainability, Seasonal Colors/Prints

Samples

• Manage all footwear samples (Line Reviews, Salesman samples, Confirmation Samples etc) Organize sample shipments, and align with & assist sales with Internal sample sale and setting-up of The Oslo showroom

Experience and skills

• Minimum 3-4 years experience working with product Management, Sourcing/Product Development, Category Management
• Bachelor's Degree or higher, or a combination of relevant education, experience and training
• Computer skills: Centric/Anaplan, Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Acrobat (knowledge of Illustrator/Photoshop is a pluss)
• Good interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Work Environment

• Ability to thrive in a lean, high-growth environment
• Ability to work well across functions, diverse communities and different time zones

We offer

• A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities
• An ambitious, dynamic, creative, and international environment
• Discounts on great apparel and gear 
• Competitive compensation and benefits, and an active environment with passion for sport

 

Travel requirements: Ability to travel, including potential international travel (approx 2-4 travels per year). 

This position is a full-time temporary employment at our Oslo Headquarters. Duration 12 months covering maternity leave. 

Any questions can be directed to khorsle@hellyhansen.com

Application is ONLY accepted in portal (Due to personal data protection rules) and not later than 12 May 2024.