Sr. Product Manager, Retail Corporate Systems, IT

## Sr. Product Manager, Retail Corporate Systems, ITPostulerlocations:
Manhattan Beach, CAtime type:
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JR129990

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Sr. Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and optimization of our retail corporate systems. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and software vendors to enhance planning tools, improve forecasting capabilities, and drive data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has experience in product management, retail planning technology, and enterprise system implementations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Product Strategy &

Roadmap:

* Define and execute the product roadmap for merchandising planning systems, aligning with business goals.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and retail planning best practices to enhance system capabilities.
* Prioritize features and system enhancements based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering:
* Work closely with merchandising, planning, inventory, and supply chain teams to understand business challenges and translate them into system requirements.
* Partner with engineering, IT, and third-party vendors to drive system improvements and ensure seamless integration with other retail applications (ERP, POS, BI tools).
* Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to optimize demand forecasting, assortment planning, and replenishment strategies.

System Implementation & Enhancements:
* Lead the end-to-end implementation, upgrades, and integration of merchandising planning systems (e.g., o9 Solutions. Blue Yonder, JDA, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan).
* Define technical specifications, oversee development, and ensure successful deployment.

Data-Driven Decision Making:
* Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track key merchandising and inventory KPIs.
* Leverage AI/ML-driven forecasting and optimization techniques to improve planning accuracy.
* Utilize SQL skills to perform ad-hoc data analysis, create custom reports, and optimize database queries for improved system performance.
* Partner with BI and data engineering teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms

User Training & Change Management:
* Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to ensure smooth transition and usability.
* Leverage expertise to drive transformative change, optimize operational efficiency, and contribute significantly to Skechers' continued growth and success.
* Communicate system changes, release notes, and downtime schedules to stakeholders proactively.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
* Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a talent for impactful presentations, financial management, analytical thinking, and customer-centric approaches.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and functional teams.
* In-depth understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of enterprise-wide retail technology implementations.
* Proficient in evaluating project deliverables for thoroughness, quality, and adherence to established standards.
* Expert in cultivating client relationships and adeptly negotiating changes to commitments and requirements.
* Well-versed in formal Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and business analysis methodologies.  (Agile, Scrum)
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor’s degree with specialty in computer science preferred.
* 10+ years of product management or program management experience in retail-focused businesses.### The annual salary range for this position is $130,000-$160,000 USD.
** About Skechers
** Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel,…