Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

• Be the key player to drive category range plans in Hong Kong within guidelines set by Greater China (GCA) BUs and Global

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned categories range within the country RA based on GCA proposal.
• Work with manager to understand category seasonal strategy / priority.
• Strong understanding of the Hong Kong market landscape, specific channels and category consumers needs.
• Develop quarterly category range plan and assortment plan.
• Perform Category analysis including sell-thru, forecasting, pricing corridor & segmentation compliance, etc.
• Identify potential gaps and make recommendations for improving the assortment for the market.
• Work within E2E calendar timelines & deliverables.
• Propose Hong Kong prices in local currencies, ensuring pricing harmonization.
• Suggest and make inputs in volume forecast and define product mix to achieve margin & Net Sales targets and forecast accuracy.
• Sample feedback and ordering (pre-sell / SMS).
• Ensure global systems are up to date with country/cluster information, i.e. RMA / DMT.
• Local article management + SMUs briefs to GCA BUs as needed/approved.
• Define customer segmentation; Ensure deviations approval on segmentation.
• Gathering collation of market landscape and competition intelligence (category level) - feedback to GCA Concept to Consumer (CTC).
• Article selection for AP into store format framework according to BU range segmentation (width only).
• Mandatory Range guidance and review per segmentation guidelines.
• Deliver Category AP presentations at key GTM milestones as required.
• Work with Brand Activation team on seasonal category brand calendar.
• Prepare & execute key internal meetings such as; Pre-Buy, Final Buy, Monthly Marketing Campaign, Sell Thru etc. based on the aligned deliverables.
• Support in updating on seasonal category strategic plan, support IBP/ SBP process, review performance and ensure consistent evolution of quality of output.

KPI’s:

• Category NS, Net margin
• Sell-out
• Compliance to range segmentation
• Compliance to price corridor
• NPS
• Market share

Key Relationships:

• Brand Director
• CTC
• GCA BU Team
• Wholesale, OR & eCOM Channel Teams
• Buying Team
• MOPS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• At least 5 years of marketing management experience with a recognized top tier brand, with at least 3 years in product management
• Exposure to other marketing disciplines preferable, e.g. merchandising, brand communication, or sales experience
• Must have the ability to influence others within an organization
• Self-initiative and result-oriented
• Strong analytical & communication skills
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Willing and able to travel on a regular basis

Industry: Preferably in retail/apparel/ FMCG/White goods

Exposure: Retail / FMCG / Fashion

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Business or Marketing preferred
• Min. 5 years relevant working experience preferred
• Fluent in English & Cantonese,
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Passion for sports