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

 

KPI’s:

• Category NS, Go-in Margin
• Sell-out
• Forecast & data accuracy
• NPS
• Market share
• Achievement of key SBP initiatives

 

Key Relationships:

• Market Brand P&I, AP, Brand Activation, MOPS
• Market PMO, Finance(Demand Planning), SCM
• Market Channels
• Global BUs

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication or sales experience;
• Result-oriented; Strong numerical / analytical skills;
• Willing and able to travel on a regular basis.
• Must have the ability to influence others within organization
• Effective presentations to large audiences
• Advanced user of MS Office suite of products
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to translate and articulate data results into clear business actions.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Korean
• Strong presentation/communication, negotiation and influencing skills, especially with senior stakeholders within a global matrix organization.
• 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.)

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business/Marketing Management preferred.
• At least 5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with 3 years in product management;

• Sporting goods industry experience required
• Passion for sports and belief that through sports we have the power to change lives