Professional, Product Operations - Apparel

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour needs a Professional, Product Creation Operations who can help drive strategic optimizations and seasonal execution of the various Apparel & Accessories processes.  In order to achieve the mission, this teammate will need to develop a detailed knowledge of the product processes and calendars, an understanding of what metrics are available (or need to be developed) to bring visibility to execution and potential issues, and a strong cross-functional network to understand how teams are experiencing the calendar and effectively manage change.
 

Your Impact

• Assist in building the seasonal product creation calendars for the Apparel & Accessories product teams
• Help lead Design operation focused projects, including seasonal workload capacity reporting
• Constantly look for ways to refine and optimize processes by gathering teammate feedback through surveys & after-action reports
• Run weekly status meetings with the Product, Design and Supply Chain teams alerting them to key upcoming calendar dates and new / updated processes
• Be the headlights.  Ensure information and upcoming steps are understood and actionable by the teams. Work across the functions to coordinate detailed activity (steps between the steps)
• Partner with Operations Analytics to monitor and manage the execution of the seasonal calendars bringing performance visibility in an actionable form to the product teams
• Develop a calendar training tool to educate teammates on the new operational headlines for each season

Qualifications

• Strong time management, collaboration, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Team Player Attitude
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Action oriented player who is comfortable driving projects independently, with senior guidance
• Work under pressure quickly, effectively and efficiently
• BA/BS required
• 2-3 years working in retail, footwear and apparel industry
• Preferred experience in an internal or external consulting role within the footwear and apparel industry and working in an operations role
• Deep understanding of product creation (materials/ color, design, development, sourcing, costing) processes, trends and strategies
• Understanding of current industry trends in digital product and product lifecycle management
• Understanding of how different product strategies contribute to overall business models in footwear and apparel
• Understanding of how product creation fits within the broader eco-system of an organization, particularly the intersection points with Line Planning, Merchandising, Supply & Demand Planning, Sourcing and Manufacturing

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office.
• Return to Work Designation: Three (3) days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $68,470.00 - $94,146.80 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.  
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.