Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
- DRIVE category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the business success of the category incl. setting forecasts, local prices, size range, RID and Sell-through
- Define the category range by main channel within guidelines by Global BU and Market Planning team, incl. inline, promo, SMU, Local Creation
- Define channels allocation for global allocated products
- Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, range adoption incl. global mandatory range, pricing corridor compliance, monthly flow, ARP, MG, etc.
- Category interface between Global BU, Market functions, and channels(business opportunities, commercial input process, SMU’s, performance results, market trends/insights, category plans, etc.)
- Responsible for sample ordering for categories in charge
- Manage samples (i.e. checking and displaying at showroom) in cooperation with Market MOPS
- Leverage GTMT analysis & competitors/market information to set price bands (standard margin based on average price)
- Monitor systems and file management for categories in charge: Master Range File, HUB, DMT & RMA
- Work with Brand Communications / Activation teams on seasonal category brand calendar
- Contribute to the development of business Mid – Long Term division plan in alignment with global vision
- Drive performance and development culture through #MYBEST
- Drive employee engagement, leading by example.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
- University degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.
- At least 8 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with 5 years in product management;
- Sporting goods industry experience required
- Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives