Manager Category Management, BU Sportswear Apparel
Area: GCA
Department: Brand adidas GCA
Director Reporting Line: Senior Director Category Management Sportswear
Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line: -
Location: Shanghai
GSMS Grade: M4
Number of Personnel Managed: -
Cost Center/Budget and/or Revenue Responsibility: -
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
DRIVE SPW APP Men business success within guidelines set by Global BUs Key Responsibilities:
To support Senior Director Sportswear in the execution of product strategy Category interface between Global BU (business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.) Responsible for SPW Men Apparel product range plan+local creations, capability to work independently Drive market/consumer insights into product plan that considers end to end consumer journey Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, pricing corridor, size range, RID and Sell-through Build the category range by channels within guidelines by Global BU, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation Implement GCA channels allocation for global allocated products Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc. Support BU Sportswear APP in consolidation and analysis of cross category data. Responsible for ordering samples sets, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc. Leverage GTMT analysis to set price bands (standard margin based on average price) Actively participate in departmental level trainings and development initiatives and activities Team player, good communication skills KPI’s:
Category NS, Net Margin and Contribution across GCA Sell-out Forecast & data accuracy NPS Market share Achievement of key SBP initiatives Key Relationships:
GCA OMB&PS GCA Brand Marketing GCA Demand Planning/Finance GCA MOPS Global Bus CCS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to implement strategy Presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills Distinct track record of success and category management knowledge Industry knowledge about sports and apparel. Understanding of Asian markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs Results Oriented Mindset Team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail Data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions. Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience in category management/product required. Regional experience preferred. University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing Sporting goods industry experience required Fluent in English Strong Computer Skills including Outlook, Word, Excel (Pivot), Powerpoint, etc Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives Willingness to travel up to 15-20% of time
