Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
DRIVE the ORI FTW category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs
Key Responsibilities:
To support Senior merchandising director in the execution of product strategy Category interface between CCS team (identify business opportunities, SMU opportunities, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
Responsible for CCS creation to drive local relevance and additional opportunities, capability to work independently
Good communication and influence skills to work with cross functional team
Drive market/consumer insights and strategic concepts into a product plan with long term lifecycle 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
Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. brand collection, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, etc.
Define extended range for sample ordering and order samples sets for GCA, including inline pre-sale & SMS, plus ISC, etc.
Set price bands according to target (standard margin based on average price)
Monitor systems and file management: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
Actively participate in departmental level trainings and development initiatives and activities
Able to work under pressure
To be the role model in ORI team
KPI’s:
Category NS, Net Margin and Contribution
Sell-in / Sell-out
Forecast & data accuracy
Market share
Achievement of key SBP initiatives
Key Relationships:
GCA Channel teams
GCA Brand Marketing
GCA Demand Planning/Finance
GCA MOPS
Channels & Buying
CCS
Global BUs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to implement strategy
Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.
Distinct track record of success and high-level Category Management knowledge
Strong cross-functional and stakeholder management experience across commercial functions (e.g. marketing, sales, etc.) and support functions (finance preferred), as well as different organizational levels (Global, Market, etc.)
Strong industry knowledge, across divisions—footwear, apparel and accessories.
Expert understanding of Asian markets’ consumers, accounts, economic environment and commercial needs incl. sneaker culture
Results Oriented Mindset
Strong team player with high level of integrity & attention to detail
Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
5-10 years of experience in Category Management/product required. Regional experience preferred.
Creation background is a plus.
Passionate for FTW.
University degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing
Sporting goods or fashion industry experience required
Fluent in English
Has lived and worked in different cultures or has substantial experience working in regional teams
High Business Acumen
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
