BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 6200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

For our division Product Creation at our location in Köln we are looking for 

Product Line Manager (m/f/d)

YOUR SHOES TO FILL:

• Demonstrate deep understanding of global consumer and competitor insights 
• Understand key brand objectives and initiatives on yearly and seasonal calendars 
• Drive Line Planning, including end-to-end product management and communication with internal and regional partners.
• Manage Product KPI’s – RRP, Target COG’s setting, margin and sku efficiency
• Collection analysis based on Sell in and Sell through Data and Market Feedback
• Ensure products are connected to consumer needs and locally relevant, driving story telling
• Control of the collection development process in close cooperation with design and development
• Product systems maintenance and samples management

YOUR WALK OF LIFE:

• Background in commercial studies or specialized training in shoes, fashion, or sports, with relevant industry experience
• Skilled in MS Office, Range Planning Systems & Data Management
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking paired with solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• High energy, self-motivated team player with strong networking abilities
• Fluent in English, German a plus

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is. We are looking forward to receiving your online application, stating your salary expectations!

If you have any further questions, please contact Ada Bralewska.