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, Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in product management, project management, 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.

Salary: $78,000-$85,000

tms is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. tms is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact gmspeopleteam@tmsw.com.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. tms is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary.  At tms, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results.  In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, holiday pay, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

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