Assistant Product Manager

ABOUT US
tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including Starbucks, T-Mobile, O2, McDonald's, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Assistant Product Manager will sit within our Global Merchandise Services (GMS) team. GMS helps brands bring their fan communities products that unleash badge-wearing potential, so the people who love them most can love them even more.
Through reimagining products and merchandise, designing innovative industry-leading solutions, and developing in-demand products, we spark an emotion connection with customers and have a lasting impact on people, business, and the planet. We want you to be part of it!
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

• Product Development Support: Support the Product Management team in the development and execution of product roadmaps, timelines, and strategies for assigned products. Assist in the completion of assortment development tasks in a timely manner to ensure on time assortment development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (graphics, new product development, sample team and category management) to ensure product development aligns with business goals and timelines. Proactively communicate updates, requests, deliverables, and progress across functions with an understanding of seasonal program timelines.
• Assist Product Presentations: Support the product presentations process, help with coordinating product samples, updating necessary presentation documents, and ensuring samples are ready for presentation.
• Maintain Product Documentation: Help create and update product documents, such as product presentation decks, factory selection grid and product reference documents.
• Sample Meeting Support: Attend weekly sample meetings in person and track requested product updates, ensure that all necessary modifications are implemented based on feedback and that all relevant cross functional stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Concept Deck Creation: Format and set up concept decks following briefings by adding product detail boxes, integrating graphics, and incorporating color palettes.
• Shipment Requests and Sample Management: Assist in creating shipment requests, coordinating logistics, and sending product samples to clients in a timely and organized manner.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in hard goods or consumer goods product management, project management, merchandising, or a related role (internships or relevant coursework may count)
• Passion for consumer goods, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of product lifecycle management is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Smartsheets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Starting salary between $78,000 -$85,000
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers'-and our company's-success

There's more ...
Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
Inclusive employee resource groups
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
tms does not accept agency resumes submitted by third-party vendors unless a valid agreement has been signed and the tms Talent Acquisition Team has granted authorization for submissions for a specified position. Please do not submit or forward resumes to our site, tms employees, or any other company location. tms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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