The Senior PLM 1 is responsible for creating profitable product assortments, mentoring team members, and developing strategies aligned with company goals.
Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Senior PLM 1, you are responsible for the global, long-range vision and the creation of profitable seasonal assortments and line plans across assigned product categories. Your strategies align with the overall merchandising strategy and support our company goals by focusing on consumer needs and brand opportunities to bring innovative solutions to market.
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Product Line Management (PLM) team is responsible for determining and delivering the right product, at the right place, at the right time. In partnership with the Merchant team, PLM delivers product lines that supports the overall Design creative direction, while driving company sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals, on a global scale. This high performing team works closely with the Design and Product Creation Development teams to bring the product vision to life through future seasonal line plans, and partners with the Costing and Sourcing teams on the upstream side of the product cycle.
If you were a Senior PLM 1 now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Creating successful short-term merchandising strategies (1–2-year plans) across all business units for your categories and product areas
- Building and overseeing the successful execution of the merchandising strategy for your product categories
- Mentoring, training and supporting the Associate PLMs and PLMS across your team
- Delivering on our 5-year brand vision by hitting global sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals through partnership with the Merchants, across all countries and business channels
- Determining and managing the product lifecycle for each model, from development to commercialization, to eventual redesign, replacement, or retirement
- Partnering on overall strategic direction on seasonal selling plans and supporting our overall strategies (grow, diminish, hold, exit, launch) (sell-thru vs sell-in)
- Providing a global product framework and assortment structure that guides merchant execution within retail, wholesale key accounts and digital channels to maximize sales, profit and global brand positioning
- Researching and analyzing the global marketplace, identifying key consumer and market insights to inform the concept work and development of new products and the range
- Writing and presenting product briefs for each new product category strategy, seasonal story-telling focus, and brand vision
- Developing and sustaining a close relationship with Design and Development teams during the seasonal design process to ensure products are aligned with the briefs proposed
- Developing and delivering product presentations for key calendar touchpoints that inspire and deliver the critical information to our internal stakeholders to ensure successful development of seasonal assets and plans
- Maintaining effective partnerships with the Visual Merchandising, Design, Development, Brand Marketing and Colour teams to ensure seasonal strategies come to life in all channels and regions
- Owning the global go-to-market product knowledge and providing Global Commercial teams and partners with sell-in tools and product information consistently across all channels
- Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Partnering with the Design and Development teams to bring new seasonal product solves to life for the Core Mountain Athlete
- Exploring new product categories to rounds out the complete mountain kit for our guests
- Maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the global assortment across all regions and points of ecommerce and retail distribution
Are you our next Senior PLM 1 – Women’s Trail?
- You have 5-8+ years’ experience in outdoor retail or customer service, merchandising, product development, wholesale and/or retail buying roles, and 2+ years’ experience leading a team or a function
- You have excellent knowledge sell through, calculating cost of goods, and the open to buy process
- You are highly organized, able to effectively manage your time, and you possess strong analytical, presentation and communication skills
- You have strong leadership and teamwork skills, able to facilitate work across many different internal departments and external key accounts and vendors
- You are a creative and strategic thinker, an ‘influencer’, a consensus builder, and excellent team player
- You excel at partnering across diverse teams and departments to establish consensus or drive solutions
- You have a proven track record in developing and leading a team in the execution of a multi-year business strategy
- You have an excellent understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry, and the key outdoor activities we make product for
- You have an excellent understanding of the design and development process
- You are excellent in the use of Adobe and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
- You are willing and able to travel as required (trade shows, key dealer presentations, key vendor meetings, core consumer events, etc.)
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
- You are highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
- You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Total Rewards
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
Leave it Better
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.
Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.
Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better
Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.
Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.
Arc'teryx Equipment North Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
110 - 2220 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7H 1A8
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