Manager Category Management Originals, Footwear

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization DRIVE the ORI FTW category business success within guidelines set by Global BUs Key Responsibilities • To support 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