Assistant Manager Brand Partnerships

Support the successful execution of Global Collaboration and Statement collections within GCA by coordinating cross-functional processes from seasonal planning through market launch. Ensure local/global collaboration concepts, product assortments, and launch guidelines are accurately translated into local execution across Retail, eCom, Marketing, Planning and Country Teams to deliver a premium consumer experience and support commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Seasonal Planning & Coordination • Support seasonal collaboration and Statement collection planning processes for GCA markets. • Coordinate communication between Global Business Units and GCA cross-functional teams on seasonal product launches. • Maintain seasonal assortment information, launch calendars and key milestone tracking. • Consolidate market feedback, commercial inputs and product requests from GCA stakeholders for Global teams. • Support sample ordering and showroom preparation activities for seasonal reviews and sell-in sessions. • Work with CCS on in-house energy projects. Product Launch Execution • Coordinate execution of Global collaboration launches across Retail and eCommerce channels. • Ensure product data, launch information, pricing and allocation details are accurately shared with relevant stakeholders. • Track launch readiness and follow up on key deliverables with Planning, Marketing, Retail, eCom and Operations teams. • Support implementation of launch guidelines to ensure premium and consistent brand presentation across markets. • Assist in monitoring launch performance and collect post-launch feedback. Business Tracking & Reporting • Consolidate sell-through and business performance reports for collaboration collections. • Support seasonal forecasting and performance tracking through data collection and analysis. • Prepare regular reports and business updates for local and global stakeholders. • Monitor product availability and highlight potential risks or opportunities during the season. • Support the review of launch results and maintain historical performance records. Systems & Process Management • Maintain product information and seasonal records across internal systems and tools. • Ensure accuracy of assortment files, launch trackers and related documentation. • Support product setup, pricing records and system administration activities where required. • Manage seasonal archives, sample inventories and collaboration-related documentation. • Continuously improve process efficiency and data quality. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as a key coordinator between Global Business Units and GCA functions. • Work closely with Retail, eCommerce, Marketing, Demand Planning, Finance and Operations teams to support launch execution. • Facilitate information sharing and follow-up actions across stakeholders. • Support ad-hoc projects and business initiatives related to collaborations and Statement business. KPI's • Launch execution accuracy and on-time delivery • Product setup and data accuracy • Seasonal reporting quality and timeliness • Sample management accuracy • Sell-through tracking completion • Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness Key Relationships • Global Business Unit • GCA Brand Marketing • GCA Retail Marketing • GCA eCommerce • GCA Planning • GCA Demand Planning • GCA Finance • GCA Operations • Country Commercial Teams Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong project coordination and execution skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Good analytical capability with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously • Collaborative mindset and proactive working style Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications • 2-4 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Product Operations, Category Management or Brand Operations • Experience within sporting goods, fashion, retail or consumer products industry preferred • Familiarity with Retail and eCommerce business operations • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • Fluent in English and Mandarin • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience