Wwwinc
Product Analytics Manager - Merrell
Rockford, MI
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Data VisualizationProduct StrategyFinancial ModelingForecastingCadenceLeadershipCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside with everyone.
- We believe the "outdoors" is a much broader space than just the mountain summit; it's any space beyond your front door.
- We don't just follow the trail; we help define where it goes next.
Responsibilities
- Recently, our MTL SpeedARC Peak won the prestigious ISPO Award for its breakthrough trail-racing tech, while the SpeedARC Surge BOA was named one of TIME's Best Inventions for its modern, futuristic design and energy return.
- Sitting at the intersection of product strategy, finance, and operations, this role partners daily with PLM, Technical Development, PD Operations, and Planning teams to build the data foundation that enables smarter decisions at every stage of the product creation calendar.
- For analytical thinkers who love turning complex data into clear direction, it is a rare chance to help shape how a beloved brand of the outside builds what comes next.
- Lead multi-season, franchise-level forecasting in partnership with PLMs and Planning, projecting volume, revenue, margin, and SKU productivity at the category, franchise, and silhouette level.
- Provide the analytical scaffolding for seasonal and long-range strategic planning, building the models and narratives that inform leadership recommendations.
- Partner with PLMs - who own revenue, margin, and SKU productivity within their pods - to surface insights that shape line decisions and align to brand planning.
- Develop competitive and performance benchmarks that sharpen the team's understanding of where Merrell sits in the market.
- Collaborate with the Technical Development and Cost Engineering teams to model and analyze should-cost data across the product development process.
- Own and maintain pricing and margin expectation frameworks across all product categories.
- Deliver regular, decision-ready revenue and reporting outputs to the Sr.
Requirements
- Some travel may be required.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Skills
- Strong financial modeling skills across franchise forecasting, margin analysis, and should-cost modeling.
- Proficiency with PLM systems (Centric experience strongly preferred) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready recommendations.
- Experience in the footwear, apparel, or outdoor / active lifestyle industry.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted reporting tools and workflow automation.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring analysts.
- Exposure to cost engineering, sourcing negotiations, or vendor cost management.
Compensation
- Build and maintain scenario models that feed directly into the annual Strategic Plan cycle and long-range planning process.
Company info
- Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.
- Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company's products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide.
- Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers.
- We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
- Our mission is to help our community rethink the outdoors by building gear that works everywhere, from technical alpine ridges to urban city streets.
- We are a team that lives at the intersection of elite performance and modern style.
- Whether it's the Moab 3 being named "Best Hiking Shoe" by CNN Underscored and Popular Mechanics, or the Jungle Moc being recognized by HuffPicks as the gold standard for comfort, we are consistently recognized for building the most reliable, and most innovative, gear in the world.
- To keep building products worthy of that mission, we are looking for a Product Analytics Manager - a newly created, cross-functional role at the center of Product Development & Operations.
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